Thursday, September 26, 2013

Pentair Inaugurates New Facility in Peenya, Bangalore

Pentair Equipment Protection is proud to announce the launch of its new manufacturing facility in Peenya, Bangalore India for the local production of two of its Hoffman brand  products – Stainless Steel ZONEXTM and Wall Mount Enclosures.

The facility was inaugurated by Joe Ruzynski,Global VP Operations, Robert Chen, Vice President and General Manager, APAC, and Sandesh Saklani, Managing Director, India.

According to Sandesh Saklani, Managing Director, this new product line is intended to meet the needs of diverse industries, including oil and gas, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals, among others. Inthese industries, wear and tear and exposure to chemical and natural elements is not permissible as it leads to corrosion, affecting the quality of the items or inputs. “For instance, the food and beverage industry has to comply with sanitary requirements where neither rust nor bacteria growth is permitted and where hygienic conditions require constant washing of the equipment. Due to the very nature of the sector, the use of water is unavoidable. This facility aims to reduce the cost of the products, which previously could only be imported, and support business growth.”

He further added, “Pentair Equipment Protection delivers products and solutions that enclose, protect and cool critical electrical and electronic equipment and components.  We serve  a number of customers including oil and gas, power generation, chemical and pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, transportation, security and defense and mining. We see a strong demand for high-quality products with best-in-class design and competitive prices. Pentair’s new product range now offers the capability to serve local Indian companies, as well as multi-national companies looking to specify products for global delivery.”

Mr. Joe Ruzynski, Global VP Operations, added, “Our Hoffman brand of enclosure solutions brings decades of expertise in harsh and hazardous environments and holds a leading position in stainless steel enclosure solutions. We have extended our offering with the opening of this new facility with not only a full range of standard products for immediate availability, but also modification capabilities to meet the unique requirements of our customers. The Pentair Equipment Protection team in India is working very closely with our Centre-of-Excellence team in Anoka, Minnesota, to share best practices. Both teams are working extensively to manufacture products with the latest technology and best manufacturing capability, while creating a safe and healthy environment on the shop floor.”


Mr. Robert Chen, Vice President and General Manager – APAC, stated, “We are committed to local manufacturing in this region, which not only creates jobs and economic benefits, but offers greater efficiencies for customers and opportunities for collaboration.”


The Stainless Steel ZONEX and Wall Mount Enclosuresare now available at the new facility and it is open to accept orders. These products are designed for indoor and outdoor applications where additional protection is required to prevent corrosion due to chemical substances or water. The Zonex product range shall be used in Zone 1 & 2 Hazardous Area Locations.

Product Specifications :
Stainless Steel Wall Mount Enclosures :
Hoffman offers an extensive range of stainless steel enclosure products, including platforms specifically engineered for essential applications. It utilizes Type 304 or Type 316 stainless steel in either indoor or outdoor applications that require corrosion protection from chemicals and water. Available in single or double door construction along with wide range of accessories, these enclosures are certified for Type 4X / IP 66 degree of protection against dust, water and corrosion.

Available in screw cover as well as hinge cover, these enclosures are supplied along with quarter-turn latches and internal GI mounting plate. These enclosures feature streamlined styling with an attractive stroked finish combined with aesthetically hidden hinges, seamless foam-in-place gasket and Quarter-turn latches furnished with flush slotted insert for secure closure. Hoffman brings a variety of accessories to serve entire needs of installation for the customers.

ZONEX™ ATEX-Certified, TYPE 4X Enclosures :
ZONEX™ Stainless Steel Enclosures are designed to provide secured terminations for Ex-e installation in Zone 1 and Zone 2-rated hazardous location areas. They meet various industry standards, certifications, and national and international regulations. These enclosures are made of Type 316 stainless steel with #4 finish on exterior surfaces with Type 4X / IP 66 degree of protection against dust, water and corrosion.

Available in screw cover as well as hinge cover, these enclosures are supplied along with heavy duty wall mounting brackets and one gland plate at the bottom. Zonex enclosures, designed and certified to meet ATEX Directive 94/9/EC as well as IECEx and AEx standards, are ideal for terminating cables located in hazardous locations.

About Pentair Equipment Protection
Pentair Equipment Protection, a division of Pentair, is the leading provider of worldwide product and service solutions for enclosing, protecting and cooling electrical and electronic systems. Its industry-leading brands—Hoffman®, Schroff®, McLean® —provide a broad variety of standard, modified and engineered solutions to the commercial, communications, energy, general electronics, industrial, infrastructure, medical and security and defense markets. Contact: contact.marketing@pentair.com

About Pentair, Ltd.
Pentair (www.pentair.com) delivers industry-leading products, services and solutions for its customers’ diverse needs in water and other fluids, thermal management and equipment protection. With pro forma revenues of approximately $8 billion, Pentair employs more than 30,000 people worldwide.