REIKA are pleased to announce that they have concluded a co-operation agreement with two UK companies The Reel Engineering Co. (UK) Ltd. and The Bronx Manufacturing Co. (UK) Ltd.

The three companies will concentrate their common activities to offer competitive, highly sophisticated Straightening Machines on the worldwide market. Bronx's long experience in the field of straightening technology combined with Reika´s expertise in finishing lines and cutting machines will offer them new opportunities in the market.

Over the last few years, the number of reliable suppliers who can offer this state of the art technology has been greatly reduced. The three companies see many opportunities to offer complete systems, which will meet the specific demands of customers worldwide.

The machines will be manufactured in the Bronx Manufacturing's facility by an experienced and skilful workforce, whilst the engineering and development will be effected by The Reel Engineering company and Reika.

Applications will cover both the Tube and Bar industry.

A common sales and service forces will now be available worldwide.

Further information can be obtained from:

Maschinenfabrik REIKA-Werk GmbH
- Tel: ++49(0)2331-9690-0
- Fax: ++49(0)2331-969096
- WWW: www.reika.de
- Email.

The Bronx Manufacturing Co. (UK) Ltd.
- Tel: ++44(0)1384-358575
- Fax: ++44(0)1384-358576
- Email.

The Reel Engineering Co. (UK) Ltd.
- Tel: ++44(0)1384-893003
- Fax: ++44(0)1384-897323
- Email.