Pentair Südmo, a leading manufacturer of advanced valve technology and process solutions for the brewing, beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries worldwide, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
Founded in Riesbürg, Germany as a supplier to the local dairy industry, Pentair Südmo today is a technology leader with a global presence.
“Sixty years is a very special anniversary for our company,” said Heinz-Jürgen Kroner, Pentair Südmo’s Managing Director. “Südmo has a long history in fluid processing, and our continued strong drive for innovation makes me very proud. We are looking forward to celebrating this anniversary with our customers and employees.”
Founded by Leonhard Schleicher in 1954, Südmo originally produced stainless steel milk fittings in a rented 24m2 room, with two skilled workers and two lathes. Schleicher was convinced that this product would be in demand and success proved him correct – within four months Südmo had 20 employees. Though much has changed at Südmo over the years, the company name, which refers to this first production program “SüDdeutsche MOlkereiarmaturenfabrik” (South German Dairy Fitting Factory), remains the same.
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