Osmonics Expands Global Presence with New Centrally-Located Latin America Sales Office

22.05.2001

Osmonics, Inc. (NYSE:OSM), a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of water purification and fluid handling systems, announced the opening of their newest sales office in Latin America. The new office, in Curitiba, Brazil, is ideally located for the company’s sales efforts, situated equal distances from the two largest markets in the Mercosur, the free trade zone of the southern cone of South America.

“Curitiba is the perfect location for our sales team, because it gives us a base from which we can serve all Latin America countries, from Mexico to Chile,” said Paulo A. Wendler Jr., director of sales, Latin America, Osmonics. “It’s a welcome addition to existing Osmonics sales locations covering North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.”

“The addition of a sales office in Latin America reflects the growing demand for process water purification, filtration and separation in South America,” said Lee Comb, vice president, international sales and marketing, Osmonics. “We have always enjoyed a good level of business in Latin America and the addition of an Osmonics sales office in this region will have a pronounced impact on our ability to accelerate our sales growth.”

“The expansion of current coverage in Latin America will position Osmonics to participate in a large and growing water and waste treatment market and provide improved support and service to customers,” said Ed Fierko, president and chief operating officer.

The new Osmonics Latin America office can be reached directly by phone at 41-312-1691 or by fax at 41-312-1699.

About Osmonics

Osmonics is a leading manufacturer and worldwide marketer of high-technology water purification and fluid filtration, fluid separation and fluid handling equipment, as well as the replaceable components used in purification, filtration and separation equipment. These products are used by a broad range of industrial, commercial, household and institutional customers. Osmonics is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OSM.

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