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Th e RECTUS Group Customer Magazine

Welcome to Connect-CityTh e RECTUS Group

at ACHEMA 2006

We are building in GermanyAt the Nussdorf site, we are

investing 2.8 mill. in upgrading

and new building of production

sites

Of particle foamers and other specialistsTh e RECTUS Group

system solutions in practice

Th e smallest in the worldTh e new, dry-break couplings

range in nominal diameter 4

RECTUS InsideTh e people behind the

RECTUS Group

Issue 1/2006

Welcome toFrankfurt am Main.

You now have a direct link to the entire world of our couplings technology.

Contents:

What you will fi nd in this issue.Editorial: Optimally equipped

for a successful future Page 3

ACHEMA 2006: Frankfurt – known for the best connections Page 4

Nussdorf Site: We are depending entirely on Germany Page 6

RECTUS in Practice: Our system solutions Page 8

RECTUS NewTech:Th e latest in technology Page 12

RECTUS Group News: Welcome to the world of the RECTUS Group Page 14

RECTUS Inside: Th e people behind the RECTUS Group Page 15

MastheadPublisher:

RECTUS AG, Daimlerstr. 7

71735 Eberdingen/Germany

Editorial team:

Axel Hrdina +49(0)7042/100-796

Silke Krieg +49(0)7042/100-795

Concept and Realisation:

Blösch & Partner, Eppingen

Photography:

Ebby May, Jochen W. Detscher,

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Translation:

Tim Bayton

baytontm@lycos.co.uk

Circulation: 2.200

© RECTUS Group, Nussdorf, 2006

In process industry all eyes are on Frankfurt from

the 15th until the 19th of May. Whoever has

made a name for themselves in the realm of

chemical, environmental or bio-tech-

nology you will fi nd at ACHEMA

2006 such as – of course –

RECTUS Group.

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Editorial:

Optimally equipped for a successful future.Dear colleagues and business friends,

Th e RECTUS Group had an extremely

successful start to 2006. It seems that

the positive trend initially identifi ed in

the 4th quarter of 2005 will continue

through the whole of 2006. We will

therefore not only achieve the targets

we have set ourselves, but it appears that

we will again exceed them in many areas.

For this, I would like to thank you all

very much.

On the one hand, the international

recovery of the competition is certainly

decisive for the success of the RECTUS

Group and, on the other hand, we have

also done our internal “homework” and

set ourselves up well for the changed

market conditions. Th e increasing spe-

cialisation of our customers in their

own core competences also requires a

higher level of specialist knowledge in

all areas on our part. We have taken this

trend into account. Trained external

sales personnel have specialised in in-

dividual segments of the market, which

makes them even more competent as

partners for all queries and assignments

from our customers and prospective

customers. Th is sales team is supported

by highly qualifi ed product managers,

whose specialist knowledge in the

various areas means that they are sought-

after specialists for the development and

application of the latest in connection

solutions. Our staff are at home with

medical technology, food and drink,

mechanical engineering, climate cont-

rol and environmental technology and

in industrial hydraulics, which makes

them competent contacts both for our in-

dustrial customers and for our own inter-

nal and external sales teams.

Th is year, we will again be presenting at

the world’s largest trade fair for chemical

technology, environmental protection and

biotechnology – ACHEMA in Frank-

furt a. M. In addition to our time-

honoured coupling systems, we

will also be showing the specia-

list world a range of newly

developed products. For ex-

ample, we will be presen-

ting the smallest dry-break

quick connect couplings

available, in nominal dia-

meter 4. Further in-

formation on this and

other solutions from our range is

given in this latest edition of our cus-

tomer magazine. Additionally, you will

also fi nd many interesting reports

here on the practical application of our

products and on all innovations from

the RECTUS Group and our brands,

RECTUS, TEMA and NYCOIL.

Bearing this in mind, I wish you an

enjoyable read and would like to thank

you now for working with us and for your

confi dence in our products.

Regards from Nussdorf to the rest of

the world

Peter W. Klein

Chairman of the Management Board,

RECTUS AG

Peter W. Klein, Chairman of the Management Board,

RECTUS AG

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ACHEMA 2006:

Frankfurt is known for the best connections in the whole world.

Your RECTUS Team for ACHEMA

Monday, 15th May Birgit Blessing

Frank Engleder

Th omas Mayer

Holger Schmidt

Tuesday, 16th May Birgit Blessing

Th omas Emmel

Frank Engleder

Holger Schmidt

Jürgen Strudthoff

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“Around 4,000 exhibitors from all conti-

nents, nearly 200,000 visitors from 100

countries and 40,000 managers from

the top two company levels”. No other

exhibition for the chemical technology,

environmental protection and biotech-

nology sector meets the requirements

for an international platform in the

materials transformation industry as

well as ACHEMA in Frankfurt am

Main.

So, we are in exactly the right place here,

with our RECTUS and TEMA brand

quick connect couplings and NYCOIL

brand hose solutions. Th is year, our trade

fair presence will be under the sign of a

new generation of couplings. Th e 204, 206

and 209 series dry-break systems being

shown for the fi rst time off er the specialist

public convincing technical product advan-

tages and with the 204 series in nominal

diameter 4, we have the smallest dry-break

coupling ever available on the market.

Th e RECTUS Group product range too

off ers guaranteed process safety in all

conceivable application areas. Visit us in

Frankfurt and see the capabilities of the

RECTUS Group for yourself.

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Wednesday, 17th May Birgit Blessing

Th omas Emmel

Frank Engleder

Reinhard Gröger

Hellmut Ritter

Berthold Waldenmaier

Th ursday, 18th May Stefan Conle

Th omas Emmel

Frank Engleder

Reinhard Gröger

Wolfgang Lutz

Beate Mannal

Friday, 19th May Stefan Conle

Frank Engleder

Wolfgang Lehmann

Beate Mannal

Our trade fair highlights

Our trade fair stand at ACHEMA 2006: clearly, thema-

tically structured and with a large, comfortable bar for

stimulating discussions. Th is is the practiced application

orientation of everything “made by RECTUS”.

1. Plastic coupling systems: Our plastic coupling systems for industrial and medical

applications stand out particularly for the quality of the

materials used. For example, our new medicine series come

in high-grade POM, in USP class VI quality.

2. Stainless steel coupling systems: Available in many stainless steel types, these systems are

always the best choice for applications from high-purity

water through to aggressive media. Th ese systems are

available in a choice of single or double shut-off and dry-

break designs.

3. RECTUS safety couplings:

Many of our products are also compliant with higher

safety requirements in many ways. For example,

colour and mechanically coded systems make it

impossible to confuse diff erent media, self-ven-

ting couplings off er reliable prevention of the dreaded

whiplash eff ect, and dry-break couplings guarantee work

with no drips.

4. NEW! 204, 206 and 209 series

Detailed information on the new generation of dry-break

couplings is given on page 13 of this issue.

5. Our fl at face range: Th e main features of these products – which are used mainly

in mobile hydraulics but also represent optimum solutions in

many other application areas – are their minimised leakage

and the extremely fl at valve structure, which provides reliable

protection against dirt entering the system.

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Th e RECTUS Group is investing in the Nussdorf site:

We are depending entirely on Germany – for the future too.

Th e RECTUS Group Customer Magazine

Hans-Peter Arnold, Board

Finance and Controlling, Personnel

RECTUS AG

In the past and current years, RECTUS AG has invested over 2.8 million Euro

to further improve the competitiveness of the Nussdorf site. Th e expansion of the

operating area by 800 m2 and an additional 1,200 pallet storage spaces take into

account the further expansion plans of our company. Th e complete restructuring

and optimisation of the assembly and dispatch procedure is a particular contri-

buting factor in ensuring the future of our main site, which allows for the further

expansion of production capacities – at the same time as reducing production costs.

For the particularly sensitive sectors of

chemistry and medicine, a new clean

room has been created, in order to take

into account the extremely high safety

and cleanliness requirements at the

couplings production stage. A perma-

nent test stand – equipped with the latest

technical systems and options for load-

testing coupling systems – complements

the huge building investments. Th e new

company building also houses the training

centre for the 230 employees and 14

trainees. Professional training – and

the associated company respon-

sibility to young people – has

been a fi rm component of our

company policy for over four

decades: Not only has

RECTUS been con-

tinually expanding

since 1960, it has

also taken on all

trainees and

off ered them

qualifi ed

employment in the company. Th is too is

promotion of the site in practice.

Regarding constantly rising energy costs,

which increasingly aff ect competitiveness,

RECTUS has taken precautions: the

new construction of a geothermal system

means that most of the heat requirement

for the company building can be met

with geothermal heat – which makes

it independent of developments in the

crude oil market. A photovoltaic system

also installed ensures environmentally

friendly power generation.

Both internally and externally, the

RECTUS Group presents itself as a

modern, innovative company, which is

open to new ideas and which claims to

be a problem-solver for its customers. All

this, in conjunction with a clear belief

in the Nussdorf location. Even in this

context, we want to be the advance guard

and demonstrate that with motivated

employees and an open-minded manage-

ment it is possible for successful compa-

nies to grow within Germany.

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RECTUS special couplings ensure smooth particle transport:

There is much more to it then you would think.

In building machines for particle

foaming, Teubert has been relying on

RECTUS quick connect couplings for

ten years. A special coupling designed

specifi cally for the Teubert job profi le

ensures that no particles are deposited

or tilted during the fi lling process.

Who knows that the inside of a bumper

or sun visor is made of particle foam?

Th ings that generally never occur to the

everyday user have been the order of the

day at Teubert Maschinenbau GmbH

in Blumberg/Germany in the southern

Black Forest for the last 35 years. Today,

Teubert has around 70 employees and is

one of the renowned manufacturers of

standard and special machines for proces-

sing EPS, EPE and EPP particle foams.

Whichever the system in question for the

individual case, the core of the machine is

always the integrated injector. Th is shoots

the particle granulate into a pre-heated

mould where the pellets fuse to a precise

fi t. It is important that the particles do not

tilt or stick any point during injector per-

fusion and impair the fl ow.

On order by Teubert, RECTUS deve-

loped a special material coupling free of

interference edges and indentations, with

a nominal diameter of one inch. Th e

solution was based on a robust series 74

coupling with a nickel-plated brass body.

By contrast to the tried and tested stan-

dard coupling, this special design is com-

pletely smooth and continuous inside.

Th ere are no edges or strictures on which

particles could be deposited. A short

handle enough to open and close the

coupling, with no screws or requirement

to hold in place. Despite the cumbersome

hoses and restricted space conditions this

means that coupling/uncoupling is easy at

any time.

Furthermore the 74 series standard cou-

pling is suitable both for compressed air

and for vacuum. It forms an airtight seal

not only from the inside outwards, but

also from the outside inwards. Th is pro-

perty is of essential importance to this ap-

plication as the particles are not pressured

through the hoses by compressed air but

rather sucked through by vacuum.

Injector when uncoupled...

... and when coupled.

Injector with interfaces for material (left)

and air (right).

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RECTUS 21 series makes minimal quantity lubrication even easier and more fl exible:

Here, less really is more.

Whether for turning, grinding or drilling –

whether in die cutting, moulding or rol-

ling, the tempo in cutting and non-cutting

metal processing is constantly increasing.

Naturally, this causes a continual increa-

se in friction heat, which must either be

reduced or preferably prevented. Other-

wise, both the tool and the work piece will

suff er. Short life spans for cutting tools

or poor surface fi nish quality for high-

alloyed CR-Ni steels are both typical

examples of the consequences. Previously,

for the sake of simplicity, the entire work-

space was cooled with a liquid jet (so-

called fl ood cooling). However, this simp-

le procedure has serious disadvantages:

not only has disposal of the wastewater

become very expensive, employees also

increasingly suff er from health due to the

lubricants being used. Furthermore, only

a very limited proportion of the coolant

reaches its destination. Th e rest just runs

off and dirties the entire work area.

To avoid these problems, minimal quantity

lubrication is the optimum alternative.

For this, a very high-grade oil is sprayed

and applied in minimal dosage directly

to the tool contact point. By contrast to

fl ood cooling, this process aims not to

divert the friction heat, but rather to

prevent it from ever occurring. Th e appli-

cation of the lubricant to a precise spot

has two decisive advantages: on the one

hand, tool life spans are signifi cantly in-

creased - sometimes even doubled; on the

other hand, the work retains a constantly

high surface quality. Th e company, Link

Dosiergeräte GmbH, has now been

relying on high-grade coupling systems

from RECTUS for 15 years. Our 24-

hour delivery service provides optimum

support for the fl exible production con-

cept of this Karlsruhe-based company.

Easy handling and very fl exible application options

make the Link GmbH micro-jet system for minimal

quantity lubrication stand out. Whether controlled

manually or by machine – via corresponding

manifolds – it is possible to spray as many tools as

desired with cooling lubricants. Th e use of million-

time proven quick connect couplings from the

RECTUS 21 makes the system also easy to upgrade

or refi t and transportation is no problem. Two of

these solid brass coupling systems provide the

simple connection for the compressed air and the

lubricant. Here, the RECTUS coupling comes with

the benefi t of compact assembly dimensions and

easy single-handed operation. Th e single shut-off

coupling systems are also designed so as to provide

reliable resistance to the lubricant pressure of 7 bar.

Minimal quantity lubrication with the RECTUS 21 series.

In modern metal processing, minimal quantity lubrication has become a recognised

alternative to fl ood cooling. As one of the pioneers of this technology, Link GmbH

continues to set benchmarks: the micro-jet system is unequalled in dosing precision

and compact operation of the lubricant jet. Th anks to modern couplings technology

from RECTUS, it is also easy to upgrade and quickly refi tted and transportation is

no problem.

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TEMA swivel joints ensure freedom of movement for hydraulic systems:

Always stay fl exible.Almost impassable terrain, dirt, wind

and weather all mean that when used

in forestry equipment, it is not only the

lifting machines that have to meet the

highest demands – even the hydraulic

systems for the attachments must be

able to withstand these extreme con-

ditions. Moreover: particularly when

loading or working on logs in almost

impassable forest terrain, attachments

must have unlimited freedom of move-

ment – in spite of their hydraulic supply

system from hydraulic hoses.

Here, TEMA swivel joints are used and

ensure that the rotary movements of the

equipment cannot be transferred to the

hydraulic hose. Th anks to the perfected

joint structure, there is almost no loss of

pressure here. Th is means that the

swivel joint can be used suc-

cessfully even if trans-

portation of a

high volume of hydraulic oil is required.

Depending on the area of application,

TEMA swivel joints are available in the

widest variety of sizes and materials, with

the maximum rotation speed of the joint

being 60 r.p.m. Th e TKR series in steel

(partially hardened, polished and yellow

galvanised) will withstand operating pres-

sures of up to 350 bar and has excellent

durability at over 1.2 million rotation

movements. Th e TDG series in brass

(with steel axle, hardened and polished) is

non-corrosive and designed for a working

pressure of up to 250 bar. As the swivel

joint is also available with stainless steel

axle, it can also be used for water appli-

cations.

Th e swivel joints are avai-

lable with a choice of

sliding or ball be-

arings. With fo-

restry cranes, this

In forestry, the various swivel

joints from TEMA (here: the

TDG 250 series) are always

used where absolute reliability

is required, even under the

harshest conditions.

also means that lateral loads, which can

be caused by extreme operation and harsh

rotation movements, are absorbed. Even

the temperature resistance of the swivel

joints (-40 to + 90°C) has been designed by

TEMA for the most severe weather con-

ditions and thereby for particularly harsh

requirements. In addition to forestry work,

TEMA swivel joints are also used in ma-

chinery construction, mobile hydraulics,

in hoisting and conveying engineering, in

construction and agricultural machinery,

and in the automotive industry.

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TEMA swivel joints in practical use

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TEMA fl at face couplings ensure smooth operation in forestry technology:

In Sweden, there is no such thing as bad weather...

Th e RECTUS Group Customer Magazine

As the name, “fl at face” says, the coupling

and plug profi les on these double shut-off

systems are completely fl at – with no dead

room whatsoever. Th is means that no oil

can escape during uncoupling and no air

pockets or dirt particles can get into the

system. In addition, the innovative valve

structure means that the fl at face cou-

pling systems guarantee minimal pressure

drop and high fl ow rates.

For applications in the Swedish forest,

three fl at face couplings are already

in uses, which can be coupled/uncoupled

simultaneously. Th is is made possible

by the use of a multi-plate – half of

which is on the truck and the other

half with plugs is on the attachment.

Two connections at 220 bar each form

the pressure line and the return line

and a further connection provides the

signals for the hydraulic measuring system.

Th e multi-coupling is coupled and uncou-

pled automatically by a manually opera-

ted pneumatic cylinder. Th e com-

pressed air for this cylinder is taken

directly from the compressed air

tank on the truck. By using this, the

hydraulic connection from the forest-

ry crane can be easily separated from

or coupled up to the truck in seconds,

which results in a huge saving on time

when the operation location is changed

frequently.

Previously when coupling and uncou-

pling with the traditional ISO A cou-

plings, the dynamic pressure on the

forestry crane had to be released by

hand and the oil drained. Not only

did this coupling procedure involve consi-

derable time and eff ort, it also had a ques-

tionable environmental impact as a result

of the ISO A coupling valve design and

the inevitable oil leakage. If the coupling

is not in use, a special cover ensures that

the multi-plate is protected against dirt.

... only unsuitable couplings. When ice and snow make

work in the Swedish forests completely impossible for

other systems, this is when TEMA fl at face couplings come

into their own. Designed for this type of conditions, they

guarantee dirt-proof and dry-break coupling even under extreme

conditions.

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New RECTUS couplings range for the medical sector: comfort and safety for patients and clinics

New RECTUS stainless steel coupling with profi le compliant with ISO 6150 C:

As a stainless steel coupling with the

ISO 6150 C plug profi le that is po-

pular in medical and analytical tech-

nology, the new RECTUS 303 series

is the optimum addition to our product

portfolio.

Th e high fl ow, specifi c sealing material and

high resistance to aggressive media mean

that the space-saving miniature couplings

can be used in many areas of the medi-

cal, chemical and food industries. Due to

its low carbon content, the stainless steel

used – AISI 316 L – is signifi cantly more

resistant then traditional titanium-stabi-

lised steels. Th is means that the coupling is

reliably protected against corrosion from

pitting and stress cracks. With respect

to the seals, in addition to the standard

design in FKM (Viton), FDA approved

EPDM seals for special chemical or food-

technical applications are also available.

Th e double shut-off design also off ers an

additional safety factor: the valves are only

opened once the coupling body and plug

are sealed and thereby spray-protected.

RECTUS NewTech

The latest technology.

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In the medical sector, the strictest hygi-

ene and safety conditions apply – even

for the connecting elements that are

used here. With the RectuPom (series

21 – DN 5), the medical technology divi-

sion has developed a new type of plastic

industrial coupling, which is compliant

with the highest requirements.

Produced in the high-grade plastic, POM,

in USP class VI quality and with FDA

approved sealing element, this double

shut-off mini coupling stands out for its

high mechanical rigidity and excellent

resistance to liquids and high tempera-

tures. Furthermore, the above-average

fl ow is ideal for liquid and gaseous me-

dia up to 10 bar – simultaneously provi-

ding both the highest level of safety and

simple single-handed operation with au-

tomatic locking. Th e RectuPom coding

system is a new development. Not only do

four colour codings on the coupling and

respective plug ensure that it is impossib-

le to mix up the media, the mechanical

coding on this quick connect coupling also

off ers reliable protection. For example, the

red hexagonal coupling for warm liquids

and the blue octagonal variant for cold

liquids ensure that body temperature does

not drop during a lengthy operation and

speeds up patient recovery from the pro-

cedure. Other variants such as the round

and triangular RectuPom for compressed

air applications are used in decubitus mat-

tresses, for example.

For further information on the new cou-

plings ranges for the medical sector, ple-

ase contact our new product manager,

Th omas Emmel. Mr Emmel comes to

the RECTUS Group with well-founded

market and technical knowledge from his

past professional career and is a compe-

tent contact for all your queries.

With the new M21 series, RECTUS is entering

the medical technology sector with innovative

products and the usual high quality.

NEW ISO 6150 C

Plug Profi le

Colour and mechanical coding represent

eff ective prevention of coupling errors.

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As a logical further development of the

successful fl at sealing coupling series, the

new RECTUS couplings also stand out

for their extremely low leakage rates and

for a minimal volume of dead space. Th is

also has the eff ect of eliminating airlocks

during the coupling procedure and, when

uncoupling, only a negligible fi lm of the

medium being transported remains on the

valve bodies. Designed for single-handed

operation, another captivating aspect of

the dry-break series is its extremely easy

handling. Th anks to the new, ergonomic

sleeve shape – which ensures good grip

and handling even with gloves – even

overhead applications can be carried out

with no problem. As all the most stressed

components of the coupling are equipped

Th e new RECTUS Series 204/206/209

There are times when even a single drop is one too many.At ACHEMA 2006 in Frankfurt, the RECTUS Group will be presenting a product

innovation: from 15th to 19th May, we will show the new, dry-break, low pressure

systems from series 204, 206 and 209 – quick connect couplings with lower coupling

force than any standard model currently on the market. A further innovation: as a

dry-break design, the new coupling series off ers the smallest nominal diameter ever

available on the market (4 mm).

with high-grade materials, they can also

be used in environments with high mate-

rial and function requirements – such as

in the process-technical industry for ag-

gressive liquids, for example.

As well as analysis technology for connec-

ting liquid and gaseous media in chemical

processes, the coupling is also predestined,

for example, for use in cooling systems

– particularly in electronic systems, where

an absolute dry-break coupling procedure

must be guaranteed.

As an option, the new coupling

series, 204, 206 and 209 are also

available in mechanically/colour-

coded versions, which prevent in-

correct coupling of media that do

not mix.

Safety comes fi rst.

NEW

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New RECTUS Group sales partner in Bulgaria. Since the middle of last

year, EUROMARKET Industrial in Sofia has been our new partner in Bulgaria. With

approx. 400 employees – of which 150 alone are external sales staff – the company

has an annual turnover of around 32 mill. Euro. Th e Bulgarians represent brands such

as Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, Gedore, Manitou, Bosch, Kärcher and Lincoln Electric.

Th eir preferred target customers are OEMs and industrial customers in the pharma-

ceuticals sector, chemistry, food and heavy industries.

RECTUS-TEMA Corporation now in Randleman, North Carolina. Th e relocation of our US site in Sparta, New Jersey to our Nycoil Service in Randleman,

North Carolina has been completed successfully. Now, the whole of the USA is being

served from one location, which produces synergies in processing as well as advan-

tages in general customer service. New, highly qualifi ed personnel have joined the tried

and tested team, to meet the increased customer requirements. Among others, Torsten

Böhme from Nussdorf joined the team as an application engineer to provide optimum

specialist advice for our customers.

Olá – we have a new face in Spain. Since early 2006, Ms Mercedes Crespo

Gonzáles has been dealing with enquiries from our Iberian customers in the internal

sales team of our Spanish branch. Before joining the RECTUS Group she spent 6 years

working in after-sales service.

Sales pro. for the Czech market. Mr Marek Plachý recently took over respon-

sibility for our Czech market. With many years of experience in practice and sound

sales know-how, he is in high demand as a contact for our customers.

From 2005, we have also had an outlet in Romania. Since last autumn,

Demos Com Product in Bucharest has been our partner in Romania. Th e company was

founded in 1997 and covers OEMs and industrial customers. Th is includes the auto-

motive industry, mineral oil industry, shipyards and heavy industry. Alongside products

from the RECTUS Group, other brands represented include Klingspor Schleifmittel

(polishing), Ingersoll-Rand Powertools and Sweeney Bolting Equipment.

RECTUS Group News

Welcome to the world of the RECTUS Group.

15Th e RECTUS Group Customer Magazine

RECTUS Inside

The people behind the RECTUS Group.Towards success, with technological and social competence!

Since 1st January, the RECTUS Group management has

had a new member. Reinhard Gröger, 58, is the new Director

Marketing and Sales. With 35 years of international experience,

he comes with all the required know-how to further extend our

international market position and to achieve the strategic tar-

get, which is to make the RECTUS Group the leading supplier

of quick connect couplings systems in Europe. Th e aim of this

work includes expanding the export business and positioning

the RECTUS product management as a customer-oriented

service provider. His work will also focus on the rapid expansion

of the international business in the medical sector with the new

“Medical” business unit. Reinhard Gröger has been married for

37 years, has one son and a large family spread all over Germany,

which is very important to him. Outside work, he is involved

in social projects, which he actively supports. As an active per-

son, regular fi tness training is also a part of his routine, as is his

work on his own, now extensive specialist library on the topic

of anthropology and ethnology. Let us wish him all the strength

and resolve he needs to achieve his extensive aims.

On this note: welcome to the RECTUS Group!

Towards success, with technological and social competence!

25 years: Sabine Klotz

10 years: Gabriele Balzer, Emilia Chelariu, Alexander Hopp,

Anja Müllner, Heidemarie Schöberl,

Manfred Selenka, Zoi Sigowikalou, Udo Th um,

Klaus Weißschuh

Th e RECTUS Group says thank you!In 2005, we also celebrated the anniversaries of several employees and we thank

these people for their longstanding commitment to the company.

Th omas Emmel, who represent all those

who have had a birthday. In the truest sense

of the word “birthday”, the Merkle family

with Zoe, the Akbas family with Nisa, the

Siegel family with Adrian and the Shen

family with Run had a cause for cele-

bration. Congratulations to all these

new parents from the RECTUS Group.

From amongst our colleagues, both

Marion Kohler and Andreas Dantes were

married last year – all the best for future

with your spouses.

Th e big RECTUS Group family always

has plenty to celebrate. Last year, some

of our colleagues celebrated signifi cant

birthdays: congratulations to

Jutta Klein, Inge Berger,

Sandra Schuster and

What a great reason to celebrate!

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Visit us in Connect-City.

We would love to see you at ACHEMA 2006, from 15th to 19th May.

You will fi nd us there in hall 9.0, on booth D35-D37. Here, we will

show you how our quick connect couplings can make you even

more successful. Use the reply card as an easy way to order your

personal ticket from us. Simply fi ll it in and send it off. See you soon,

at ACHEMA in “Connect-City”.

Lost your card? You can, of course, also order your tickets for

ACHEMA 2006 by telephone. RECTUS AG, 71735 Eberdingen, Germany.

Phone +49 (0) 07042 / 100-0, www.rectus.de

ACHEMA

FRANKFURT a.M.

Booth D35-D37

Hall 9.0

Top connections - best solutions!

Greetings from

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