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News Release from: Universal Balancing
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 January 2004
Sales and Service Unit established for
USA, Canada
Sales of Unibal dynamic balancing systems are set to rise dramatically in North America following the establishment of Reco-Unibal, a new joint venture sales and service operation in USA.
Sales of Unibal dynamic balancing systems are set to rise dramatically in North America following the establishment of Reco-Unibal, a new joint venture sales and service operation in Michigan, USA The new company combines the strength of Universal Balancing's advanced component balancing technology with the extensive industry sector experience built up by Jon Braden and Bob Edwards, the founder of Reco and Associates
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Through the collaboration, Reco-Unibal will be responsible for sales and service support across USA and Canada for the complete range of Unibal component balancing systems.
"That includes everything from simple vertical axis machines, through hard and soft bearing horizontal axis equipment, to sophisticated special-purpose units, complete with automatic work handling and balance correction modules for integration into high volume production facilities," says Edwards.
"This vast range of equipment - along with associated software and controls technology - were the reasons we were so keen to collaborate with Universal Balancing.
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"The establishment of Reco-Unibal enables us to harness the potential of the North American market by offering a combination of top quality balancing equipment, backed by the highest levels of after-sales service and support." Universal Balancing's Managing Director, Steve Fowler is equally optimistic about the launch of the new company.
"We have a definite technology advantage in several key areas, which we expect to convert into new orders very quickly.
In particular, the accuracy, cost and time cycle savings offered by our new propshaft balancing systems make them particularly attractive to automotive industry OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Location of our new US operations in Michigan puts it in exactly the right place to capitalise on the requirements of this important market sector." Fowler added that establishment of the joint venture company marks the latest stage in Universal Balancing's drive to increase its export sales.
"It builds on the growth in our overseas business following the signing of an agreement with Schmitt Europe 12 months ago - through which the Coventry-based vibration control specialist markets Unibal systems in Europe, Asia and the Middle East." About Universal Balancing - a UK leader in industrial balancing technology, Bristol-based Universal Balancing offers a complete spectrum of manual, semi and fully-automatic balancing systems, including vertical and horizontal axis, soft or hard bearing equipment.
The company also provides a comprehensive contract balancing service for components ranging from a few grams to several hundred kilograms.
In addition, it will design, manufacture and install customised balancing solutions - including work handling and component manipulation modules - as part of high-speed, high-volume automated manufacturing lines. Request free introductory details about products from Universal Balancing ...
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