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ELOTHERM

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SMS Elotherm and tech Induction Corporation to join forces

SMS Elotherm, Germany, the induction specialist in the SMS Meer Business Area, and Tech Induction Corporation, Detroit, have joined forces to improve the  support of customers in North America. The new line-up will allow the two partners to offer a wider range of products and services. The result is an industry expert with a broad base of inductive solutions for North America- with a strong local presence for customers.

Also ensured is a more rapid and low-cost supply of spare parts to customers, service products of (Original Equipment Manufacture)  quality can be provided locally, the range of competent points of contact for modernization projects and tool developments is improved further.

Tech Induction has been building  and repairing inductors for more than 25 years. Customers include mainly the automotive industry as well as manufacturers of heavy machinery and agricultural  vehicles in North America, as well as in Europe and Asia.

‘’Tech Induction enjoys an excellent reputation for innovative induction technology – this is exactly what also our customers expect,’’ says Dr. Andreas  Seitzer, Managing Director Technology and Sales of SMS Elotherm. ‘’Especially business partners in the USA will directly profit from the extended range of products and services. Together we are even closer to the market and can now respond more flexibly to customer demands.’’ Products such as hardening inductors and heating coils will now be manufactured at two locations: both in Remscheid, Germany, and in North America.

Tech Induction will contribute to the joint business a 3,500 sq.m. production workshop in Detroit, the heart of the US automotive industry. This includes the company’s own R&D department plus a repair shop for inductors.

The Tech Induction band will be maintained as part of the Newly founded SMS Elothern LLC.  The former Managing Director, Darren Martens (President & CEO), will continue business in this position and ensure a positive continuity. SMS Elotherm will be managed in the U.S.A. by George Burnet.