TPT September 2019

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Westermans ProArc distributorship agreement broadens international opportunities WELDING equipment specialist

Westermans International has enhanced its services to customers in both the UK and international markets with the announcement of a sole UK and Ireland distributorship agreement for the ProArc range of cutting, welding and associated systems. Although already a supplier of equipment from the Taiwanese manu- facturer for some 25 years, this latest move will strengthen availability and choice in the UK and Ireland, while also providing support for the company’s European sales activity. “ProArc has a well-established reputation in its field for high quality and value-for-money solutions – including welding systems, CNC drilling machines, CNC cutting machines and welding automation units – that are of note for many small and medium-sized operations, such as those involved in sheet metal applications,” said Mark Reaney, Westermans’ technical director. “Because we are now able to underline our ability to provide solutions in this sector, we will not only enhance services to our own customers, but also strengthen ProArc’s own sales, especially in the UK and Ireland,” he added. Mr Reaney emphasised Westermans’ focus on seam welding applications which, he believes, will help ProArc achieve greater success in these key markets. Westermans International has built a reputation worldwide for the supply of carefully sourced and refurbished welding and associated equipment alongside the sale of selected new systems. The new distributorship agreement means a greater choice will be available – the company will also now

Technical director Mark Reaney (second from the right) and the ProArc team

development will be of particular note. These include automotive exhausts, vacuum components and cryogenic vessel manufacturing as well as water tanks, aircraft components and flexible metal hose and sheet metal fabrication. “With more than 50 years’ experience to call on andwith successful installations in more than 60 countries, the name of ProArc is both well-established and highly respected – not least because of an ongoing commitment to research and development,” concluded Mr Reaney. Hunter Tseng, ProArc’s regional sales manager, agreed. “ProArc has built a good reputation in the European market with the cooperation of Westermans, which has always been our best partner in the UK. The company’s professionalism and excellent service has been an important factor in building customer confidence,” he said. Westermans International Ltd – UK Email: welding@westermans.com Website: www.westermans.com

hold smaller ProArc units in stock, while providing rapid access to machinery that fulfils larger installation needs. In all cases, Westermans’ established support capability – from the ability to tailor installations to meet exact needs, to the supply of spare parts – is fully available to support the range. “We will be stocking a broad range of ProArc products – from CNC plasma and gas cutting systems, longitudinal seam welding machines and bench- type lathe welding designs to welding positioners and pipe rotators,” said Mr Reaney, who also pointed out that a number of units will be set-up for viewing and demonstration at the company’s Leicester, UK-based premises. Mr Reaney added that Westermans will also supply promotional support in the European market, including involvement at selected exhibitions. While the greater availability of ProArc equipment through Westermans International will be of relevance across manufacturing and engineering, there are a number of key markets where the

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