ITT to consolidate conoflow and kaliburn manufacturing facilities
Ladson, SC, December 10 – ITT today announced that it is consolidating its Conoflow manufacturing operation in St. George, SC into the new KALIBURN facility in North Charleston, SC. The majority of St. George employees will transition to the North Charleston, SC location. These employees are in functions that include Customer Service, Materials, Quality, Human Resources, Engineering and Manufacturing.
Approximately 32 manufacturing and non-manufacturing employees in the St. George facility will be impacted. The consolidation is expected to be complete by June 30, 2010.
“This transition will allow ITT’s continuation of its vision for One ITT,” said David Beels, Operations Director for Conoflow and KALIBURN. “By streamlining key manufacturing facilities, where consolidation makes sense, we can reduce our ecological footprint while allowing us to remain competitive in the markets we serve.”
ITT's production at the St. George location includes Regulators, Actuators, Transducers, Positioners and Diaphragm Seals.
For more information about Conoflow visit: www.conoflow.com
For more information about KALIBURN visit: www.kaliburn.net
ITT Renews Emphasis on Alternative Fuels
06/16/09
VALENCIA, Calif., - June 16, 2009 – Responding to energy industry studies that show petroleum prices continuing to climb steadily in the future, ITT Corporation today announced a renewed emphasis on providing governments and businesses around the globe with leading-edge technologies designed to reduce their dependence on oil-based fuels.
“The need for greater energy efficiency is one that’s only going to grow more acute in the years to come,” said Jim Dauw, president of ITT’s Control Technologies business. “The current uncertainty of the global economy has resulted in wildly fluctuating energy prices, but long-term trends indicate these costs are definitely going to rise. At ITT, we have the capability to offer our customers a wide range of innovative products based on alternative fuel sources, such as environmentally friendly compressed natural gas (CNG) regulators. Over time, these products have earned a reputation for world-class reliability and performance in the most demanding applications.”
An example of this innovation comes from ITT Conoflow, a unit of ITT. For more than a generation, it has supplied bus, truck and auto manufacturers with compressed natural gas regulators that are used in systems to convert vehicles to operate either exclusively on CNG or on a “dual-fuel” combination with petrol or diesel.
“Long before energy efficiency was the issue it is today, we were leading the way in this field,” said Steve Piluk, product manager for Alternative Fuels, ITT Conoflow. “We are now regarded as a ‘best-in-class’ provider for compressed natural gas regulators for heavy-duty engine applications – those that are 5.0 liters or larger in size.”
ITT Conoflow also supplies these regulators to system developers and providers, such as Advanced Fuels Technology Pty., Ltd. (AFT), based in Melbourne, Australia, and FAB Industries, located in Anniston, Ala. The former supports the alternative fuels industry throughout Australia and Southeast Asia, while the latter is North America’s largest supplier of alternative fuel systems and infrastructure for transit bus, medium duty trucks and refuse truck manufacturers.
Recently, AFT used ITT Conoflow’s HPNGV Series CNG Regulator when installing dedicated CNG systems in a fleet of Iveco refuse trucks, as well as Mack concrete trucks, thereby reducing the vehicles’ fuel costs and lowering critical greenhouse-gas emissions.
Likewise, FAB Industries routinely incorporates ITT Conoflow’s HPNGV Series Heavy Duty CNG Regulator when providing alternative fuel systems for mass transit buses, which represent one of the company’s main focuses.
“The fleets have been satisfied with the benefits they’ve seen from switching their vehicles to a dedicated CNG system – benefits that would not have been possible without ITT Conoflow’s contributions,” said Ron Eickelman, president of FAB Industries.
Added Sean Blythe, CEO of AFT: “ITT Conoflow’s technology has played a key role in the technical reputation of our business. We are proud to have forged such a long and mutually fulfilling partnership.”
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ITT Shape Cutting Products Now Available in China
06/03/09
Wuxi, China - June 3, 2009 – ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) ITT Corporation today announced that parts and consumables for Plasma Shape Cutting under the Burny® and KALIBURN® brands will be stocked at ITT Wuxi, China starting in the third quarter 2009. Spare part inventory on hand will include pumps, torches, microprocessor boards, I/O boards, motherboards, CPUs, and power supplies. By the end of the year, ITT will offer a full line of shape cutting solutions from the ITT China location.
“ITT is committed to its customers in the Asia Pacific region and will provide rapid local support through this facility for the entire area,” said Mark Osowski, ITT Shape Cutting Solutions Product Manager. “We are excited about this new opportunity for our customers and ITT.”
ITT is a full provider of shape cutting systems to machine manufacturers and end users. The complementary product lines of Burny and KALIBURN provide customers with a wide array of conventional and high current density plasma cutting systems, including easy to use shape-cutting motion control solutions for oxy-fuel, plasma, and water jet cutting machines, as well as for routing, engraving and dispensing equipment. In addition to state-of-the-art PC-based controls and drive systems, Burny also supplies operator’s consoles, torch height controls, plate marking devices and pattern tracing systems for new and used cutting machines.
ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments provide protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company generated 2008 sales of $11.7 billion. www.itt.com
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ITT CORPORATION ACQUIRES KALIBURN
4/04/08
CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 4, 2008 – ITT Corporation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kaliburn Inc. (“Kaliburn”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary CLEVELAND MOTION CONTROLS, INC. (“CMC”), headquartered in Cleveland Ohio. Kaliburn, located in Charleston South Carolina, is a market leader in the design and manufacture of plasma arc cutting equipment and consumables in metal fabrication. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Kaliburn will be strategically aligned within the ITT’s Motion and Flow Controls group.
“This acquisition broadens our product offering, leverages our leading-edge technology and allows our customers and distributors a wider array of integrated plasma cutting and numerical control system solutions,” said Wayne Foley, President of CMC. “We are very pleased to welcome the Kaliburn team and its customers to the ITT family, and pledge to maintain the level of quality they’ve come to expect from us.”
Kaliburn’s products and services will be sold and marketed along with the Burny/AMC product line. Kaliburn’s plasma arc cutting systems, used in cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals, will complement the Burny and AMC numerical control products, which are also marketed to the metal fabricating industry.
Established in 1986, Kaliburn (formerly known as InnerLogic, Inc.) is an industry leading manufacturer of plasma cutting systems. Steve Hardwick, former President of Kaliburn and its new Chief Technologist, said “Becoming part of the Controls Group of ITT’s family of companies allows Kaliburn the opportunity to grow faster by utilizing ITT’s vast resources and global reach. Our product development efforts will accelerate, distribution channels will broaden and our association with the Burny and AMC product brands will greatly increase our presence in the global marketplace.”
About ITT Corporation
ITT Corporation (www.itt.com) is a diversified high-technology engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to creating more livable environments, enabling communications and providing protection and safety. The company plays an important role in vital markets including water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. ITT employs approximately 40,000 people serving customers in more than 50 countries. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company generated $9 billion in 2007 sales.
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KALIBURN INTRODUCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST 400 AMP HIGH CURRENT DENSITY PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM
New Spirit400a Unveiled at FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show 2007
11/09/07
CHARLESTON, SC – NOVEMBER 9, 2007 – Pushing plasma cutting to the next level, KALIBURN unveils the new Spirit400a at the 2007 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show. The industry’s first 400 amp high current density plasma cutting system, the Spirit400a delivers 80kw of precision plasma muscle that will deliver a quick return-on-investment due to significant increases in productivity.
KALIBURN has engineered the Spirit400a to fill a void in the industry for high amperage plasma cutting that achieves greater capacity and output. Rated 400 amps at 200 volts, 100 percent duty cycle, the Spirit400a can pierce and production cut steel up to 2” (50 mm) thick and process 1” (25 mm) thick steel at speeds of up to 85 ipm. The system maintains KALIBURN’s exceptional cut edge quality (≤ 2o bevel), delivering square and virtually dross-free edges.
“This is our most advanced product yet that combines our latest technologies with exceptional power to meet the highest demands of production shops,” commented Steven F. Hardwick, President of KALIBURN. “We’re consistently looking for ways to make our products better, and I think users will say that we’ve hit the mark with the Spirit400a when they experience its speed and precision.”
The Spirit400a features KALIBURN’s new Hafnium Optimizing Technology (HfOT™), which drastically extends electrode life and helps improve overall cut quality and consistency. The system is also fully integrated with KALIBURN’s patented INOVA Torch Height Control system, which sets all vertical height and arc voltage parameters, further simplifying operation and maximizing versatility and torch consumable life. Additional convenience and ease of use with the Spirit400a comes from the Automatic Gas Console (AGC) that automatically sets process parameters, displays the required torch parts and part numbers, and monitors the parts’ usable life.
Established in 1985, KALIBURN has flourished from a producer of torch height control products into an industry leading manufacturer of plasma cutting systems. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, the company is committed to delivering innovative, reliable products backed by unprecedented customer service and product warranties. Through its significant growth and product advancements, the company continues to evolve and maintain its leadership position in the plasma cutting industry. For more information about KALIBURN, call 800-252-2850 or 843-795-4286 or visit KALIBURN on the web at www.kaliburn.net.
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Extended consumable life by using new Spirit style consumables
ProLine/FineLine Torch Consumables Upgrade
07/02/07
CHARLESTON, SC – JULY 2, 2007 – Our highly successful Spirit(a) products incorporate a number of significant new features that add up to the process technology we have trademarked as Hafnium Optimizing Technology - HfOTTM. This technology provides significantly improved consumable life over previous KALIBURN systems and especially over competitive systems.
We have found it possible to incorporate one of those new features for cutting at 100amps or greater in both new and existing ProLine systems and many recent FineLine systems. Effective immediately, torch consumables listed for use with Spirit systems are recommended for use with all ProLine systems and with FineLine systems manufactured since January of 2006. New cutting charts can be downloaded from our website and a new Automatic Gas Console (AGC) program with revised cut charts can be obtained by contacting Technical Support (843) 795-4286. While use of these new Spirit consumables on ProLine and specified FineLine systems will not duplicate the extraordinary consumable life achieved with Spirit systems, their use will provide a significant improvement over the originally specified consumables.
It should be noted that old style and new style consumables cannot be mixed but should be used just like the new cutting charts indicate. We will exchange unused ProLine style consumables for the new Spirit style consumables. As we will be phasing out the old style parts, it would be wise to order only sufficient old style parts such as mate with your existing inventory of other old style parts. Call KALIBURN today to answer any questions regarding the use of or ordering of these new consumables for ProLine and FineLine systems, or requests for return authorization of old style consumables.
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KALIBURN ANNOUNCES PERSONNEL CHANGES
Brian O'Hara named VP of Sales & Marketing;Al Holst hired as Business Development Director
3/19/07
CHARLESTON, SC – MARCH 19, 2007 – On the heels of a corporate name change and revolutionary product introduction, KALIBURN announces two key personnel changes to support its business growth strategy. KALIBURN has named Brian E. O’Hara Vice President of Sales and Marketing and hired Allan H. Holst as Business Development Director. A leading manufacturer of plasma cutting systems, KALIBURN seeks to build upon its reputation for superior plasma cutting performance and the lowest operating cost in the industry.
Brian O’Hara has been with the company for four years and previously served as the National Sales Manager during which time he was instrumental in leading KALIBURN’s sales efforts. His new title as Vice President of Sales and Marketing more accurately describes his expanding role, which includes overseeing all sales activities of the company, both national and international, as well as directing its marketing initiatives. O’Hara has more than 30 years experience in the industry and has specialized skills in the marketing of higher technology welding and cutting systems.
Allan Holst fills the newly created position of Business Development Director in which he will focus his extensive industry skills on supporting KALIBURN’s strategic growth efforts. Holst has worked in the plasma cutting industry for nearly 30 years, and his experience includes positions in sales, marketing, sales management and product management for manufacturers of plasma cutting equipment as well as CNC cutting machines.
"The focus we are placing on new product and technology development demands a management team with a depth of experience and the skills and industry knowledge to support and accelerate our technical efforts here at KALIBURN. Brian’s new title and Al’s addition to our leadership team will position KALIBURN for future growth," commented Steven F. Hardwick, President of KALIBURN.
Established in 1985, KALIBURN has flourished from a producer of torch height control products into an industry leading manufacturer of plasma cutting systems. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, the company is committed to delivering innovative, reliable products backed by unprecedented customer service and product warranties. Through its significant growth and product advancements, the company continues to evolve and maintain its leadership position in the plasma cutting industry. For more information about KALIBURN, call 800-252-2850 or 843-795-4286 or visit KALIBURN on the web at www.kaliburn.net.
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KALIBURN INTRODUCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST 400 AMP HIGH CURRENT DENSITY PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM
New Spirit400a Unveiled at FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show 2007
11/09/07
CHARLESTON, SC – NOVEMBER 9, 2007 – Pushing plasma cutting to the next level, KALIBURN unveils the new Spirit400a at the 2007 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show. The industry’s first 400 amp high current density plasma cutting system, the Spirit400a delivers 80kw of precision plasma muscle that will deliver a quick return-on-investment due to significant increases in productivity.
KALIBURN has engineered the Spirit400a to fill a void in the industry for high amperage plasma cutting that achieves greater capacity and output. Rated 400 amps at 200 volts, 100 percent duty cycle, the Spirit400a can pierce and production cut steel up to 2” (50 mm) thick and process 1” (25 mm) thick steel at speeds of up to 85 ipm. The system maintains KALIBURN’s exceptional cut edge quality (≤ 2o bevel), delivering square and virtually dross-free edges.
“This is our most advanced product yet that combines our latest technologies with exceptional power to meet the highest demands of production shops,” commented Steven F. Hardwick, President of KALIBURN. “We’re consistently looking for ways to make our products better, and I think users will say that we’ve hit the mark with the Spirit400a when they experience its speed and precision.”
The Spirit400a features KALIBURN’s new Hafnium Optimizing Technology (HfOT™), which drastically extends electrode life and helps improve overall cut quality and consistency. The system is also fully integrated with KALIBURN’s patented INOVA Torch Height Control system, which sets all vertical height and arc voltage parameters, further simplifying operation and maximizing versatility and torch consumable life. Additional convenience and ease of use with the Spirit400a comes from the Automatic Gas Console (AGC) that automatically sets process parameters, displays the required torch parts and part numbers, and monitors the parts’ usable life.
Established in 1985, KALIBURN has flourished from a producer of torch height control products into an industry leading manufacturer of plasma cutting systems. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, the company is committed to delivering innovative, reliable products backed by unprecedented customer service and product warranties. Through its significant growth and product advancements, the company continues to evolve and maintain its leadership position in the plasma cutting industry. For more information about KALIBURN, call 800-252-2850 or 843-795-4286 or visit KALIBURN on the web at www.kaliburn.net.
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KALIBURN MARKS NEW ERA, INTRODUCES ITS MOST ADVANCED CUTTING SYSTEM
New Spirit Series Debuts at FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show 2006. Visit KALIBURN at Booth #2040
10/31/06
CHARLESTON, SC – OCTOBER 31, 2006 – With innovative design features that raise the bar on true precision
plasma cut edge squareness and offer unparalleled consumable life, KALIBURN’s new Spirit275a system is
the company’s most advanced cutting system ever. Coupled with its recent unveiling of a new corporate
name and brand identity, the introduction of this revolutionary new product marks another significant
milestone for the company and solidifies its positioning as a leader in the plasma cutting industry.
This high amperage high current density plasma cutting and marking system from KALIBURN offers expanded
thickness capability, optimized cutting speeds and unrivaled cut edge quality. Through technological advancements,
the Spirit275a is designed to deliver virtually dross-free cuts with minimal face beveling.
"In the spirit of KALIBURN and our commitment to superior quality, we describe the precision plasma process in traditional
terms of minimal cut face bevel," commented Steven F. Hardwick, President of KALIBURN. "At KALIBURN, we set higher standards
for ourselves and manufacture products that deliver uncompromising cut quality for our customers and end users, and we are
extremely excited about our new Spirit series," he added.
Spirit275a is a 275 amp system that offers production cutting of steel up to 1¼’’ thick, with a maximum capacity of 2’’.
This expanded thickness capability plus its optimized cutting speeds, unparalleled consumable life and low operating costs make the Spirit275a
the ideal choice for production shops demanding the highest in plasma cutting performance. Additionally, the system is convenient and easy
to use with the Automatic Gas Console (AGC) that automatically sets process parameters, displays the required torch parts and part numbers,
and monitors the parts’ usable life.
The system is available with the patented INOVA torch height control system, which sets all vertical height and arc voltage parameters,
further simplifying operation and maximizing versatility and torch consumable life.
The Spirit275a is one of three fully automatic systems in the Spirit series of products. Other Spirit systems provide identical cut
quality and each offer a unique amperage range and corresponding thickness capacity. In addition, KALIBURN offers three similar systems
in a less automated configuration that deliver identical cut quality, but require manual process parameter setting. These systems are
great choices when budgets are limited, yet superior cut quality is necessary.
Established in 1985, KALIBURN has flourished from a producer of torch height control products into an industry leading manufacturer of
plasma cutting systems. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, the company is committed to delivering innovative, reliable products backed
by unprecedented customer service and product warranties. Through its significant growth and product advancements, the company continues
to evolve and maintain its leadership position in the plasma cutting industry. For more information about KALIBURN, call 800-252-2850
or 843-795-4286 or visit KALIBURN on the web at www.kaliburn.net.
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INNERLOGIC UNVEILS NEW NAME, NEW CORPORATE IDENTITY
Company is reborn as KALIBURN
9/25/06
CHARLESTON, SC – SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 – On the heels of the company’s unprecedented growth and compelling
innovations in the plasma cutting industry, InnerLogic, Inc. unveils a new corporate identity, complete
with a new name, logo and tagline. The company is now KALIBURN, with the tagline, “Plasma Cutting Innovation.”
This strategic move represents a significant milestone in its history and is symbolic of a company that is
changing the landscape of the plasma cutting industry.
"Our new name and corporate branding amplify the qualities this company has possessed since its founding in 1985,
and capture the spirit and energy that drive this company today and every day," commented KALIBURN President Steven F. Hardwick.
"Changing a company name and logo that is well-known throughout the industry is a big risk, but one we feel confident will pay off for our company and our customers," he added.
New Name & Logo Inspired By Legends of Excalibur
The elements of the new name and logo are consistent with KALIBURN’s values and corporate image. Combining the essence of
powerful words and a unique symbol, the KALIBURN corporate identity builds on the company’s rich heritage of excellence and
signals a new and exciting future. The name is derived primarily from "Caliburn," the name of King Arthur’s sword, which
symbolizes the power, strength and confidence of the legends of Excalibur (a romanticized version of the word adopted over time)
and how the company approaches its business every day.
"It is believed that the name ‘Caliburn’ is rooted in the Latin word ‘chalybs’, meaning ‘steel’, which is another reason
this new name is so fitting for our company," explained Hardwick. Additionally, “BURN” represents the high temperature
and intensity of a plasma torch, as well as the passion KALIBURN and its employees dedicate to its products and customers.
From the sword and banner icon symbolizing precision cut, to the bold colors, the new logo unites a corporate vision with a graphic identity.
With an anticipated new product launch, the unveiling of the new name and logo illustrates the company’s strategic vision of
advancing cutting system technology. "We felt that the time had come to change our name and look to keep up with all of
the great advancements we’re making," Hardwick said. "This is the perfect time because we’re entering a new era for
our company and introducing an exciting new product at the FABTECH/AWS tradeshow in Atlanta later this year."
Established in 1985, KALIBURN has flourished from a producer of torch height control products into an industry leading
manufacturer of plasma cutting systems. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, the company is committed to delivering innovative,
reliable products backed by unprecedented customer service and product warranties. Through its significant growth and
product advancements, the company continues to evolve and maintain its leadership position in the plasma cutting industry.
For more information about KALIBURN, call 1-800-252-2850.
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