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From zero to two million electromagnetic flowmeters
Since 1977, Endress+Hauser has produced over two million elec-
tromagnetic flowmeters. That is more than any other flow manu-
facturer. “This magic number stands for high-quality measuring
technology and, above all, satisfied customers in all industries,”
says Bernd-Josef Schäfer, Managing Director of Endress+Hauser
Flowtec AG, the centre of competence for flow measuring technol-
ogy.The company’s success as a manufacturer of electromagnetic
flowmeters began mid1970s. In order to enter the water and waste-
water market which was emerging at that time, Endress+Hauser
purchased the company Flowtec in Bern in 1977 and moved it to
a new location in Reinach (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland). This is
where Endress+Hauser started to produce flowmeters with just
three employees in former military barracks.
Work was done on an on-demand basis. “Whereas today,” says
Bernd-Josef Schäfer, “our production spans six sites around the
globe – in Switzerland, France, the USA, China, India, and Brazil –
and boasts state-of-the-art logistics.This infrastructure is what has
enabled us to produce two million electromagnetic flowmeters to
date in accordance with required quality standards.”
To put this into context: These two million electromagnetic flow-
meters could measure a volume corresponding to four times the
flow rate of the Amazon. Each production site also features precise
calibration facilities which are regularly checked by national ac-
creditation bodies andwhich guarantee consistently highmeasuring
quality for each individual device.
Enquiries: Su-AnneWillemse.Tel. +27 (0) 011 262 8080 or email
EnergyTraining Foundation secures training
facility in Pretoria
The EnergyTraining Foundation (EnTF) has its own training facility in Perse-
quor Technopark in Lynnwood, Pretoria where all future Gauteng-based
training will be hosted.
Training Manager, Izelle Bosman who has her Masters in Mechanical En-
gineering and holds the prestigious Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
qualifications of Certified Energy Manager (CEM), is excited about the pros-
pects that the new facility holds to enable the strategic vision of the EnTF to
be fulfilled. “Training in hotels has always been run-of-the-mill for us, but
having our own facility is a privilege which we are embracing. A lot of hard
work has gone into the preparations to make it the success we are aiming
for,” commented Bosman.The EnTF is expanding its range of training courses
to include a major focus on developing candidates that are not eligible yet
for AEE qualifications towards becoming skilled and market-ready so that
they can achieve the distinguished status offered by the AEE. In addition, an
expansion into the renewable energy training market is being pursued due
to popular demand.
Enquiries:Tel. +27 (0) 41 582 2043 or email
President Obama and Chancellor
Merkel at the Hannover Trade Fair
American President, Barack Obama, and German Chancel-
lor, Angela Merkel, visited the exhibition stand of the ifm
group of companies at the recent HannoverTrade Fair. Dr.
Bernd Buxbaum explained the new 3D camera systems
for fast detection of 3D scenes and automatic object
recognition to Chancellor Merkel and President Obama
as well as to the other delegation members. During their
opening tour, the President of this year's partner country,
the USA, and the German Chancellor enquired about the
medium-sized company's strategic orientation.
"We develop modern sensors, systems and soft-
ware that communicate with each other according the
principles of Industry 4.0 and that trigger and control
processes", explained Michael Marhofer, Chairman of
the ifm Group .
Enquiries: Alwyn Skelton
or email
Izelle Bosman (Training Manager), Yolanda de Lange
(Communications), Thomas Motheko (Training Room Administrator
and Accounts) – all from Energy Training Foundation.
A different take… President Barack Obama at the
Hannover Trade Fair.
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