EuroWire January 2007

corporate news

Customers benefit frommerger Vitelec Electronics, part of Emerson Connectivity Solutions, is merging with Chelmsford-based Midwest Microwave International Ltd, a leading supplier of low loss RF cable assemblies and microwave components. The merger follows Emerson’s recent acquisition of Midwest Microwave, of Illinois, and will provide large scale benefits to customers both in the UK and Europe. Supplying an extensive range of standard and custom low loss cable assemblies, together with microwave components including attenuators, power dividers, couplers, terminations, precision connectors and adaptors, Midwest’s product offering combines perfectly with Vitelec’s high-quality range of RF cables and connectors. As well as the clear synergies between the product ranges, Vitelec will also be relocating to Midwest’s expanded Chelmsford facility, bringing increased capacity and development of custom solutions. Customers of the new combined Connectivity Solutions will benefit in a number of areas. Indeed, the new business will provide a wider RF product offering, all supported by a world- class manufacturing and assembly facility, together with a sophisticated European warehouse and logistics operation. Vitelec Electronics Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1384 843421 Email : sales@vitelec.co.uk • Website : www.vitelec.co.uk

Newmarketing manager The Eraser Company –manufacturers of wire, cable and tube processing equipment – has appointed Laura Prattico as Marketing Manager. She will be responsible for marketing initiatives both domestically and abroad. The Eraser Company – USA Fax : +1 315 454 3090

Email : lprattico@eraser.com Website : www.eraser.com

Laura Prattico

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New deal for wire drawing lubricant distribution

Ajex & Turner, India, produces wire drawing dies and cold heading dies, in PCD, natural diamond, and tungsten carbide from 10 micron to 150mm. The company serves customers in the die and mould industry, as well as producers of fasteners, ceramics, glass, and steel wire and cable. The company also manufactures die polishing products and equipment for the in-house polishing and repairing of various types of dies, includes diamond lapping paste and needle files. Ajex & Turner has recently entered into an agreement with Metalube UK, for the distribution of wire drawing lubricant for copper and aluminium in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Ajex & Turner Wire Dies Co – India Fax : +91 11 2745 2640 Email : ajex@ndf.vsnl.net.in Website : www.ajexdiamond.com

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EuroWire – January 2007