FIR Group, leader in design and development of custom motors

European Commercial Food Equipment Leader FIR Group Receives ISO 9001 Certification

Casalmaggiore, Italy (October 28, 2009)

“We are thrilled to have received this certification. It symbolizes world wide what we’ve known for years, that FIR produces quality products,” stated FIR’s president, Paolo Delpogetto.

FIR Group has been providing solutions for the European commercial food equipment market for more than 40 years. A member of the Kinetek group of companies, FIR employs more than 200 people and offer products and services in 40 countries and territories.

RINA offers assessment, control, certification and research services, in compliance with national and international rules, that are related to materials, design, technology, products and plants, as well as undertaking tasks entrusted by governmental bodies and other authorities.

FIR’s product solutions for the commercial food equipment market includes pumps for commercial dishwashing machines, and motors for commercial ovens and slicers. Other applications for FIR motors include building/construction, ventilation, textile, petroleum, floor care and defense industries. FIR exports nearly 50% of its products to markets outside of Italy.

For more information about FIR or RINA, please visit their respective web sites at www.firgroup.com or www.RINA.org.

About Kinetek
Kinetek is a privately held global manufacturing company with 28 facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. At the core of Kinetek’s expertise is the design and production of custom engineered control, motor and drive system solutions. Kinetek companies hold market leading positions in elevator/escalator, commercial floor care, material handling, golf and utility vehicle, commercial food equipment, aerial work platform and medical market segments. Learn more about Kinetek by visiting www.kinetekinc.com.