WCA July 2018

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Sampsistemi acquires Setic and Pourtier

The acquisition is entirely complementary, in terms of portfolio, know-how and technology, guaranteeing the most cost-effective solutions to clients. The existing Setic and Pourtier product portfolio will be ensured and further enhanced, as well as the fast and easy supply of original spare parts, updated technical drawings and machine software. Sampsistemi is a company of the Maccaferri Industrial Group, an international holding active in seven main sectors, boasting a turnover of €1.2 billion, 58 production plants and 4,600 employees worldwide. Sampsistemi Srl – Italy Website : www.sampsistemi.com Pelican Wire awarded ISO 9001:2015 Pelican Wire has been certified under ISO 9001:2015 standards by the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO). The company, based in Naples, Florida, USA, had previously earned certification under ISO 9001:2008 in 2010 and has been audited and registered since that time by DQS Inc. ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organisations apply the standard to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. It is the most popular standard in the ISO 9000 series and the only standard in the series to which organisations can certify. Pelican Wire – USA Website : www.pelicanwire.com

DRAWING specialist Sampsistemi has acquired Setic, Pourtier and their service division C2S. The combined resources will greatly enhance the capability to offer a complete range of products able to match the evolving needs of wire and cable makers on a global basis. Setic and Pourtier, two well-known French companies, are part of the Gauder Group, with more than 100 years of combined experience in the design and manufacture of high technology rotating equipment, will contribute in further developing and strengthening Sampsistemi’s overall process focus and expertise. The C2S service division will boost the ability to support all customers worldwide, with prompt and dedicated solutions. Throughout its 80 years of history Sampsistemi has always believed that new ideas and effective processes are the key drive to a company’s continuous growth and development. “Setic and Pourtier are an exciting opportunity for our group,” said Lapo Vivarelli Colonna, CEO of Sampsistemi. “We are confident that our joined forces will greatly strengthen and expand our product range in the wire and cable machinery industry. “The acquisition of Setic and Pourtier supports Sampsistemi’s strategy aiming at leading the market and meeting the ongoing demand for a single-source provider capable of managing the client’s process with cutting edge solutions.” Customers worldwide will benefit from a more focused approach and a new technological boost concerning machines and services, while a stronger organisational structure will bring the company closer to its clients. and extrusion technology

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