ST. PAUL, Minn., Apr 30, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Pentair
(NYSE: PNR) today announced that its Pentair Water Treatment business has been
appointed the exclusive distributor of T&T-brand pumps for reverse osmosis (RO)
water purification applications. Based in Fairmont, W.Va., T&T Pumps is a
leading brand of high performance pumps used in RO applications.
"Pentair Water Treatment already provides the global RO water purification
market with a broad product line, including CodeLine membrane housings, Fleck
control valves, and Structural pressure vessels. With the addition of T&T pumps,
we now have a product offering that is second to none. T&T, meanwhile, will
realize the benefits of our broad worldwide distribution network," said Richard
J. Cathcart, president and COO of Pentair's Water Technologies Group.
According to Pentair, T&T's stainless steel multi-stage pumps expands Pentair's
product offering for RO water purification. The structure of the distribution
partnership calls for Pentair to market and sell T&T-made pumps in global water
treatment markets, while T&T will continue to provide customer service and
technical support for their products.
"T&T pumps have been proven in a variety of applications -- from three miles
underground in the harsh conditions of the mining industry, to the ultra clean
environment of the semiconductor industry," says Jim Stephens, director of
Industrial/Municipal Markets for Pentair Water Treatment. "The leading
manufacturers of RO equipment prefer T&T pumps because of their performance,
reliability, and low maintenance cost. Having T&T pumps in our water
purification product line gives Pentair Water Treatment a strong competitive
advantage."
Pentair Water Treatment holds the leading position in the worldwide water
treatment control valve and fiberglass pressure vessel market. It manufactures a
wide range of control valves for residential, commercial, and industrial water
conditioning systems. The business also offers an industry leading range of
fiberglass/composite pressure vessels and storage tanks. Brand names within
Pentair Water Treatment include Fleck, SIATA, CodeLine, Structural, and
WellMate.
Pentair ( http://www.pentair.com ) is a St. Paul-based manufacturer whose core
businesses compete in tools, water technologies, and enclosures markets. The
company employs 11,500 people in more than 50 locations around the world.
Any statements made about the company's anticipated financial results are
forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking
statements included herein are made as of the date hereof and the company
undertakes no obligation to update publicly such statements to reflect
subsequent events or circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from
anticipated results.
SOURCE Pentair, Inc.
CONTACT: Mark Cain of Pentair, Inc., +1-651-639-5278