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News Release from: Fortron UK
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 March 2007
Agent named for powerful water jet
cutting
Some of the most advanced water jet cutting machines currently available, the Waricut range made by HG Ridder, are to be sold in the UK and Ireland by Fortron UK.
Fortron UK, a wholly owned division of MTT Group, has been appointed sole authorised UK and Eire agent for HG Ridder and its prestigious Waricut range of water jet profiling machines The partnership allows UK and Eire manufacturers access to some of the most advanced water jet cutting machines currently available, and Fortron UK, acting as HG Ridder's sole authorised agent in the two territories, will provide the highest level of sales, service and spares support
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fortron UK's product specialist Mark Craddock commented: "The HG Ridder Waricut water jet range is a great addition to the Fortron UK portfolio and I am looking forward to introducing UK customers to these machines and their capabilities.
They are highly affordable, practical and efficient cutting systems with a vast range of applications - benefits, I am sure, that can deliver that vital competitive edge to manufacturers." Fortron UK is also sole authorised agent in the UK and Eire for Huron's three and five-axis machining centres; and can provide a wide range of services and spares, for both Huron and HG Ridder machines.
The service department has dedicated factory trained mechanical, electrical and electronic engineers to meet all customer requirements, and the team is strategically located throughout the UK and Eire to provide a swift response at all times.
The range of services available includes: installation and relocation, service maintenance contracts, breakdown response, laser and ballbar calibration, and, rebuild and retrofit.
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