Pentair announced the acquisition of ice and snow-melt solutions expert, Bylin Engineered Systems. Combined with Pentair’s Thermal Building Solutions broad range of Raychem heat-tracing solutions, the addition of Bylin’s winter safety expertise and engineered systems processing enables the company to expand its current offering to provide all around protection for buildings and people, even in the most demanding winter conditions.
Established in 1980 in California, Bylin Engineered Systems brings over 30 years of experience in providing customers with reliable and energy-efficient electric heating cable systems solutions for residential and commercial building projects. The company’s flagship Roof Ice Melt (RIM) System provides effective protection from winter’s harm by preventing roof ice dam, icicles and freeze-ups in gutters and downspouts, regardless of the building design and complexities.
“As a global leader in electric heat-tracing systems for commercial, residential and infrastructure markets, we are proud to now offer Bylin RIM Systems in addition to our renowned Raychem portfolio of electric heat-tracing products. With this move, Pentair will provide an expanded product portfolio, increased global presence and greater technical expertise to better serve customers and their ever increasing needs,” said Brad Faulconer, Vice President, Pentair Technical Solutions – Thermal Building Solutions. “Our customers are always looking for improved solutions, and this acquisition reinforces our commitment to delivering high quality products, innovative brands, superior expertise and valuable engineering services.”
Having sold over 1 billion feet of its Raychem self-regulating cables, Pentair’s Thermal Building Solutions is a leader in providing safe and reliable heating cable products for commercial and residential building applications. The acquisition of Bylin Engineered Systems will enable the company to continue serving its customers with the most advanced, reliable and energy-efficient snow and ice-melt systems as well as expand its engineered systems services.
About Pentair Technical Solutions: Pentair Technical Solutions is a global leader of systems and solutions that safeguard industrial controls, electrical components, communications hardware, electronic devices, pipes, tanks, roofs and gutters. Its premier brands Hoffman, Raychem, Schroff and Tracer provide a comprehensive range of standard, modified and custom engineered solutions for the energy, industrial, infrastructure, commercial, communications, medical, security and defense markets.
Pentair’s Thermal Building Solutions focus on keeping people and infrastructure safe from harm, enhancing building performance and bringing comfort into the home. Pentair’s industry-leading Raychem brand products are sustainable, easy to install and use, and are relied upon by building investors, owners and professionals in commercial, residential and infrastructure markets around the world.
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About Bylin Engineered Systems: Since its establishment in 1980, Bylin Engineered Systems has successfully engineered and installed winter freeze protection solutions throughout the United States and western Canada. The energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions can take the worry of winter weather away.
About Pentair plc: Pentair plc (www.pentair.com) delivers industry-leading products, services and solutions for its customers’ diverse needs in water and other fluids, thermal management and equipment protection. With 2014 revenues of $7.0 billion, Pentair employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide.