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[February 2005]
Malvern Agrees Ground-Breaking Contract With Client in Brazil
Malvern Instruments has secured a multi-year contract with Brazilian company Votorantim Cimentos to supply Insitec on-line particle size analysers for at least 30 of the client's cement production lines throughout North and South America. The contract is one of the largest in Malvern's history and is said to be a clear sign of the strength of the company, especially in the rapidly developing market for on-line particle sizing systems.
Votorantim is the largest cement producer in Brazil and a significant player in the cement industry throughout the Americas. Malvern reports that Votorantim's decision to adopt the Insitec system as a company-wide standard follows a highly successful initial trial during which rapid commissioning, exceptionally high instrument availability times and significant economic gains combined to demonstrate the potential of the Insitec to deliver real competitive advantage.
Managing Director Paul Walker said: "Malvern is delighted to have been awarded this contract with Votorantim and we look forward to working closely with them over the next two years and beyond. The sale is a testament to the design, operability and industrial relevance of the Insitec system, and to the breadth and quality of the technical support that we provide.
"It also represents a significant milestone in the growth of Malvern's process business. By 2007, more than 500 Insitec analyzers will be operational in powder processing plants worldwide, delivering true on-line analysis. More than 100 of these will be installed in cement finish mills."
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