ST. PAUL, Minn., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentair, Inc. (NYSE: PNR)
announced today that its equipment businesses -- DeVilbiss Air Power Company
(DAPC) of Jackson, Tenn. and Century Manufacturing of Bloomington, Minn. --
have been named recipients of the Sears 1999 Partners in Progress Award. This
is the ninth time that DAPC has won the Partners in Progress award; Century
has won the award four times.
"It's an honor to be recognized by one of the largest retailers in the
world for the outstanding product quality and service we provide," said Steve
Bentson, president of Pentair's equipment businesses. "For DAPC and Century
to have won this award is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of
the employees in Pentair's equipment businesses."
The Partners in Progress award recognizes suppliers who demonstrate
superior achievements in market performance, quality performance, and service
quality. In a letter to the companies, Sears Vice President and General
Merchandise Manager Daniel F. Laughlin said: "You ... are being recognized
for your participation with Sears in bringing quality products or services to
our mutual target customers, and for joining with us in our continuing
commitment to stand for integrity and value in the marketplace."
DeVilbiss Air Power Company ( http://www.devap.com ) is a leading
manufacturer of air compressors, air tools, generators, nailer/staplers, and
cold water pressure washers. DAPC employs 1,000 people and is headquartered
in Jackson, Tenn., where it also has an extensive manufacturing and warehouse
facility. A second DAPC manufacturing facility is located in Decatur, Ark.
Century ( http://www.centurymfgco.com ) manufactures battery chargers and
testers, lubricating tools and equipment, portable power supplies, automotive
refrigerant and coolant recyclers, automatic transmission fluid exchangers,
arc and MIG welders, plasma cutters, and welding accessories, and a complete
line of lifting equipment including hydraulic jacks and specialty tools. The
company employs approximately 380 people at its headquarters and plant in
Bloomington, Minn.
Pentair ( http://www.pentair.com ) is a diversified manufacturer operating
in three principal markets: professional tools and equipment, water and fluid
technologies, and electrical and electronic enclosures. The company employs
14,000 people in more than 50 locations around the world.
For more information, contact Mark Cain of Pentair, 651-639-5278, Mike
Davis of DeVilbiss Air Power Co., 901-421-6899, or Kent Rahn of Century
Manufacturing, 612-885-6411.
SOURCE Pentair, Inc.
CONTACT: Mark Cain of Pentair, 651-639-5278, Mike Davis of DeVilbiss Air
Power Co., 901-421-6899, or Kent Rahn of Century Manufacturing, 612-885-6411/