Curtis Instruments acquired
KOHLER CO’S Power Group has signed an agreement to acquire Curtis Instruments. Curtis is a leading electrification partner to OEMs across a broad range of markets including material handling.
Curtis Instruments – your electrification partner
FOR THE electrification of warehouse equipment, think Curtis.
Curtis Instruments (UK) Ltd
Curtis
Instruments are a global company and have earned a reputation as a world leader
in their product categories since 1960. Their products are installed in all
types of vehicles. Today, Curtis provides a wide range of instrumentation,
controls, and integrated systems for all types of applications. From its start
with just a handful of people, Curtis has operated as an innovative
organisation with broad horizons. Few companies can match the Curtis presence
in so many countries as a technology resource for customers. Yet, they have
worked hard not to lose the personal touch. OEMs and end-users appreciate
Curtis products because they enhance the performance of their equipment and, as
a result, their product lines keep growing as OEMs request the development of
new technologies. Curtis
(UK) was established in 1974 to meet a growing demand for Curtis products in
the United Kingdom and beyond. The UK base is a well-appointed purpose built
facility in Northampton, home to the UK sales operation, along with the
assembly and warehousing of instrumentation, motor speed controllers, panels,
battery chargers and components. Curtis (UK) uniquely satisfies the
demands of the aftermarket by providing this full product range to any part of
the UK on a next day basis, coupled with technical hotline support to the
Dealer / Distributor network. Visit the Curtis (UK) website at www.curtisinst.co.uk or the main
corporate website at www.curtisinstruments.com.
Spot on for safety
With Autumn on its way, it is a safe investment to turn to Curtis Instruments for their specialist lighting options, notably the LED work lamps and the Blue Spot Visual Warning Lamps for all manner of vehicles so as to ensure health & safety compliance and to avoid costly accidents and down time.
Significant cost savings
With a focus on ensuring its nationwide team of independent charger agents is up to speed with the latest range introductions, Curtis Instruments has held its latest customer seminar at its UK Northampton offices.
Upcoming tech hub
Curtis Instruments has established the UK Engineering Centre (UKEC), a new Research & Development Engineering facility that will be located in the Newcastle / Sunderland area of England, a region that is rapidly developing into a high-technology hub.
One-size-fits-all high frequency battery charger launches
The Curtis Tempo is a suitcase-sized multi-function high efficiency three phase HF charger.
Annual service key to drum handling attachment safety
It is important that lifting equipment is kept in good working order, and that includes drum handling attachments.
Key products and new capability
A wide range of coloured LED safety lighting, recently re-launched at 20% lower costs, will be among the products on show.
Multi-function control
The Curtis Model 1351 System Controller provides 26 multi-function I/O for application in stand-alone or CAN connected systems.
Controller for electric power steering
The new Curtis Model 1220E brushed DC permanent magnet motor controller for electric power steering and steer-by-wire systems fully meets EN1175 1:1998+A1: 2010 standards.
What price safety?
Curtis’ red Safety Zone lamp is already widely used in warehouses across the UK.
David Wilkes appointed MD of Curtis UK
Curtis Instruments is pleased to announce that David Wilkes has been appointed to the position of managing director for Curtis Instruments (UK).
Power boost for pallet trucks
The new Curtis AC control systems for powered pallet trucks are designed to give top performance and safety at a very low price.
LED safety smarts
Alongside the high-tech control system technology supplied by Curtis UK, it also provides traction battery chargers and safety equipment for MHE. The LED visual (and audible) safety warning devices help increase human awareness of approaching hazards.
Visual options
The range of LED visual and audible safety warning devices from Curtis UK helps increase human awareness of approaching hazards.
Curtis lights the way
Curtis Instruments has just introduced a low cost multi voltage beacon that offers customers an inexpensive and powerful safety light that, unlike conventional xenon technology requires little or no upkeep during its long lifetime.
LED safety
Curtis UK offers a high-tech control system technology – a range of LED visual (and audible) safety warning devices to help increase human awareness of approaching hazards.
Battery chargers offered
Curtis UK is well placed to help dealers and individual business select the right charger to help batteries last longer and perform better, says the firm.
Instrumentation on show
Curtis Instruments are globally renowned technology leaders in the design and manufacture of instrumentation, controls, integrated systems, charging and safety-led products for battery and IC powered vehicles and are represented all over the world.
