ST. PAUL, Minn., June 11, 2002 -- Pentair Water Treatment recently announced that it had formed a new Industrial / Municipal business group. This new business group's goal is to become the premier source of water treatment components, subsystems and evolving technologies for the North American and global industrial and municipal marketplaces.
"By clearly separating and focusing our Residential / Commercial business from the newly formed Industrial / Municipal business group, we aim at better serving our customers," said Jorge Fernandez, President of Pentair Water Treatment.
As part of Pentair Water Treatment, the Industrial / Municipal Group will be dedicated to advancing water technologies through its ongoing investment in its people and products. Defined by market need, Pentair Water Treatment will target the municipal drinking water market for future growth, as well as the industrial process, reuse and waste water markets. By developing one stop for components used in the production of process water, such as enclosures and pumps, the Industrial / Municipal Group plans to increase the value it provides to its customers, particularly better, faster service.
"Currently Pentair Water Treatment provides the water treatment markets with a broad product line, including CodeLine membrane housings, Fleck control valves, and Structural pressure vessels," commented Jim Stephens, Business Director. "With the formation of our new business group we further our reach, expanding our customer base and increasing our potential for sales."
Pentair Water Treatment - Industrial / Municipal Group brand names will include Fleck industrial valves, CodeLine vessels, and Structural composite tanks. Each of these well respected and highly recognized brands owns a dominant share of its market; leadership positions built on the highest standards of advanced engineering, uncompromising quality and unsurpassed customer support.
As a division of Pentair Water Treatment, the Industrial / Municipal Group will offer the same levels of proven reliability and trouble-free performance already associated with the Company's sister divisions in the commercial and residential pump markets, specifically Aurora Pump, Fairbanks Morse, Hydromatic, Layne/Verti-Line and Myers.
