Switzerland buys from HEDRICH

Ehringshausen, January 21, 2009 --- The HEDRICH winding systems GmbH, a subsidiary of HEDRICH vacuum systems, has won an order to supply a winding machine to Pfiffner Messwandler AG, Hirschthal, a Swiss-based leading manufacturer of instrument transformers. On the fully-automated machine HW 150 Pfiffner will produce primary windings for SF6 insulated high voltage instrument transformers. HEDRICH winding systems is specialized in production equipment to produce windings for electronic components, mainly instrument transformers, transformers and inductors.

“With the HW 150 we have chosen one of the most efficient fully-automated winding machines currently available on the market”, says Robert Glur, Production Manager GIS-DT, Pfiffner AG. “The innovative machine design and service concept of the HW 150 allowed a seamless integration in our production environment. Right from the start we could realize an increase in efficiency as planned. This has entirely convinced us. The team of HEDRICH winding systems delivered and installed the equipment in time, in the specified quality and in line with the budget.”

Heiko Peinemann, Head of Service, HEDRICH winding systems, is pleased about Pfiffner’s decision: “The order proves that our strategy to focus on compact, user- and service-friendly equipment was the right decision. Especially in SF6 insulated high voltage instrument transformer production the HW 150 demonstrates its strengths and provides Pfiffner with sustained competitive advantages”, Peinemann closes.

The HEDRICH product portfolio comprises the entire production process for electronic components as a one-stop solution – from winding, casting of isolation to moulds and clamping machines or engineering of production processes. In addition to developing and selling winding machines HEDRICH winding systems also offers manufacturer independent maintenance, service or optimization of existing systems.

About Hedrich

Hedrich vacuum systems are a worldwide leading manufacturer of vacuum equipment. With more than 220 employees in more than 30 countries the company develops and sells systems for vacuum processing of cast resins or oil-paper insulating media. Additionally, Hedrich offers one-stop solutions for the production of insulating components for medium- and high voltage applications. The customers belong to the electrical, electronic, automotive and chemical industries. Software and automation solutions, winding systems for instrument transformers as well as moulds and clamping machines for casting reactive resins, silicones and polymers complete the product and service portfolio of Hedrich. For further information please visit www.hedrich.com

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