Schenck Process, Germany announced its acquisition of Pentec based in Caeté Brazil. Serving the new equipment and after-sales markets, this acquisition reinforces the position of Schenck Process as a global supplier of solutions throughout the process industries.

Founded in 1975, Pentec is a leading manufacturer and supplier of polyurethane and rubber screening products. Solutions include use in vibratory screening equipment, rubber lining for ball mills and wearing parts in the mining industry.

Pentec has achieved its leading position through the focused application of technology, innovation and design based on many years of servicing the mining and heavy industries.

Dr Jochen Weyrauch, President & CEO Schenck Process, commented that the company warmly welcomes Pentec to the Schenck Process Group. The combined product offering now enables customers to purchase both their capital equipment, i.e. vibratory screening machines, and wearing parts from one source, said Weyrauch.

Operating in often the harshest of environments in the mining and heavy industries, Schenck Process and Pentec share the same business philosophy of optimizing customers' processes and safeguarding them in the long term through an excellent after-sales service, Weyrauch added.
 
According to Weyrauch, the acquisition of Pentec is an important step in the globalization of the company’s Mining business. It provides a platform in Brazil for Shenck to introduce its complete range of products and solutions for the mining industry, said Weyrauch.

Paulo Jalles, Commercial Director of Pentec, said Pentec is excited about joining Schenck Process and is enthusiastic about the opportunities this brings. Pentec has led the Brazilian market through its product development and customer service, and Schenck Process offers it the opportunity to expand alongside a world market leader, noted Jalles.

Danilo Alves, Managing Director of the Brazil Location further commented that he believes Schenck Process is a great home for Pentec and that by combining the two businesses, the companies will be better positioned to service the market in Brazil and beyond.

Schenck Process, based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a global market leader of solutions in measuring and process technologies in industrial weighing, feeding, conveying, screening and automation.

Schenck Process develops, manufactures and markets a full range of solutions, products and turnkey systems by combining process engineering expertise, reliable components and field-proven technology.

Schenck Process employs around 2,800 employees worldwide, with a network of 32 Locations and multiple offices. The company also has over 130 territorial agencies and more than 30 worldwide service bases offering customer-focused support.

29th June 2011