PTI Seals Deal to Rep Italian Slitter Manufacturer Helios

Processing Technologies International LLC will be supplying the U.S. and Canada with slitters and other components manufactured by Italy’s Helios Slitting under an exclusive distribution agreement recently reached by the two companies. 

Under the agreement, PTi will initially provide sales, support and services for slitter and related components for sheet applications, but it is likely to grow into additional support for the paper industry. This unique synergy and local hub for vital processing components provides a mutually beneficial value-added provision in terms of timely product availability that would otherwise take several weeks to months to fulfill through overseas negotiations, PTi says in a statement.

PTi’s aftermarket, customer service and process technicians have been thoroughly trained on the product features, uses, and installation methods, which in turn can be relayed to onsite personnel via training or phone support, PTi says.

Headquartered and founded in Italy in 1976, Elio Cavagna S.R.L., Helios Slitting has specialized in shear, razor and pressure cutting systems and offering smart solutions for edge trim, central and multiple cut modules, fast man, and knife position displays and operator interfaces. The areas of application are wide-ranging, mainly in flexible coil or sheet material.

Attilio Cavagna, Helio president, says the agreement not only signifies a local presence in the U.S. and Canada, but will result in improved ease of sales, distribution and product expertise and customer satisfaction. According to PTi President Dana Hanson, having the ability to quickly provide slitters, parts, service, support and training on components that are integrated into sheet extrusion lines will allow it to better serve mutual customer base and further enhance its aftermarket product mix.

Commercial terms and conditions of the agreement were not released.