Pentair announces that the Calmark and Birtcher products have been rebranded and integrated into its Schroff brand. Schroff, a world leader in electronics packaging design and fabrication since 1962, offers a wide range of innovative and high-quality standard products including 19 in. cabinets, subracks, cases, backplanes, motherboards and microcomputer systems. Schroff became part of Pentair Technical Solutions, a global business unit of Pentair Ltd., in 1994.
“Moving our industry-leading portfolio of printed circuit board retainer products, including Card-Loks and Wedge Loks, under the Schroff brand is a win-win for our customers and Pentair. Streamlining our brands will make it easier for customers to see our broad capabilities and select the solution that best meets their needs,” says Amy Escobio, Global Category Manager for Schroff.
For over 50 years, Calmark and Birtcher have been widely recognized and trusted brands for printed circuit board retention, PCB accessories and conduction cooling products. Supporting a wide variety of applications, notably in the defense and security industries, Calmark and Birtcher products range from economical nylon card guides to ruggedized Card-Loks and Wedge Loks, inserters and extractors and even conduction cooled assemblies. Key customer benefits include:
- Comprehensive product portfolio
- Precision engineered standard & modified solutions
- Design consultation and rapid prototyping
- Program management support and service
- Design verification, validation & certification support
- Lot traceability, DFARS specialty metals, first article inspection, RoHS certification, ITAR compliance and NADCAP certified suppliers.
Product engineering, program management, customer service and manufacturing will continue to be located in San Diego, CA. Customers can expect to receive the same level of product quality, customer service and support.