Hawk, a leading global provider of level, positioning and flow measurement technology, has announced a joint venture with MS Instrumentos in Brazil.

Les Richards, owner and Managing Director of Hawk Measurement Systems, explained, "Brazil has a booming mining industry and MS Instrumentos has had great success with Hawk's level measurement products. This joint venture will help Hawk to get even better penetration into this attractive market."

MS Instrumentos Industriais Ltda, supplies a wide range of industrial measurement equipment and controls, concentrating on non-contact measurement of products and materials. The industries serviced by MS Instrumentos include food and beverage, ceramics, metals and mining, plastics, and water and wastewater treatment. The company has a staff of 32 employees consisting of highly-trained engineers and technicians.

Julio Silveira, owner of MS Instrumentos, explained why his company was interested in the joint venture. "We were anxious to work with Hawk because they produce quality-oriented products, and can maintain innovation and state-of-the-art technology. They have also demonstrated an ability to be aware of market demand and respond to it. Hawk has a knowledgeable, hard working, and technically competent sales and support team." He added, "Hawk's owner has character traits which justify confidence and make it a pleasure to be associated in business."

The joint venture agreement becomes effective on July 1.

For further information, please contact:

North America
Jack Evans
Hawk Measurement

Phone: +1 888 429 5538
Phone: +1 978 304 3000
Email: info[at]hawkmeasure.com

Australia, Europe and Asia
Brian Tiedemann
Hawk Measurement Systems
Phone: +61 03 9873 4750
Email: brian.tiedemann[at]hawk.com.au

Corporate Contact:

Marie Osterskog
Hawk Measurement Systems
Australia
Phone: +61 03 9873 4750
Email: marie.osterskog[at]hawk.com.au

About Hawk

Hawk, a world leader in level, positioning and flow measurement technology, provides cutting- edge equipment to the global industrial market. With over 30 years of experience, Hawk offers a record of success in a wide range of areas including mining/mineral processing, water supply/waste water, bulk material handling and chemical. Hawk’s ongoing commitment aims to provide industry leading technology and cost effective solutions.