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Industry News / Hammond takes equity stake in Taiwan manufacturer Ritec Enclosures and sets up two-way product distribution

Publication date: 28 April 2008

Hammond takes equity stake in Taiwan manufacturer Ritec Enclosures and sets up two-way product distribution

Hammond Manufacturing, a leading international manufacturer of moulded, die-cast and metal enclosures for the electronics, electrical and allied industries, has taken a significant equity participation in Ritec Enclosures, an ISO 9001 approved Taiwan-based manufacturer of similar products.

Ritec printAs the first tangible result of the new arrangement, Hammond will distribute Ritec products in North America and Europe, while Ritec Enclosures, which has a strong presence throughout the Far East and China,will become a key distributor for the Hammond product range in the region.

Ritec's products have an excellent fit with Hammond's own manufactured product portfolio, offering different size options and value for money price positioning across the spectrum of metal and plastic enclosures manufacturedby both companies. In total, the already extensive Hammond range is increased by more than 250 individual line items.

The Ritec products willbe marketed as the flagship of Hammond's MOREnclosures range, a selection of enclosures sourced from manufacturers worldwide. The Ritec family includes hand-held and instrument enclosures moulded in ABS and polycarbonate for use as instrument housings, switch enclosures, medical equipment, communications equipment, control devices and similar applications.

Available with a choice of plain, transparent, flanged or recessed lids, IP54 or IP65 sealing and plastic, IR or metal end panels, the numerous options enable the needs of the great majority of applications to be met by a standard product variant. Time to market and non-recurring engineering charges are minimised.

About Hammond

Hammond is a global manufacturer of small plastic, die-cast and metal enclosures for use in the electronics, electrical and allied industries. In the UK, product is available from the company itself or a number of major distributors.

For Further Information, Please Visit http://www.hammondmfg.com

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