Fortress Technology Expands Operations and Manufacturing Capacity in Brazil.
Toronto, ON, June 11, 2012 ‐ Fortress Technology, a global leader in manufacturing custom metal detectors, is pleased to announce the June 2012 move of their Brazilian manufacturing and sales office to a larger facility to meet production demands for Latin America.
“We are very excited about the new facility. By expanding, we are better able to accommodate the growing demands of our customers,” said Pierre DiGirolamo, executive director of Brazilian operations. “We believe the time is right to invest in our Brazilian facilities to support the demand for metal detection solutions, ensuring our customers meet the world’s growing demand for food safety initiatives.”
Fortress Technology has been custom manufacturing metal detection solutions in Brazil since 2005 for the food, beverage and manufacturing industries. The 13,000 sq ft facility located in Larajeiras, Caieiras São Paulo will increase manufacturing capacity in response to the growth its clients are experiencing in the region.
About Fortress Technology
Fortress Technology began in 1996 believing that through superior product design and engineering the production of higher quality equipment with better sensitivities could be achieved. The phenomenal market response to Fortress’s metal detectors has validated that belief and the philosophy on which it is based… simple operation, outstanding reliability, and exceptional performance. Fortress has become a global enterprise with offices in Canada, the UK, and Brazil serving North America, Europe, and Latin America.
