Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation Open New Manufacturing Plant in Ahmedabad, India

Liberty, MO, November 11, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation have opened a new manufacturing facility, Groth Continental Manufacturing Private Limited (GCMPL) in Ahmedabad, India.

This new plant will provide manufacturing capabilities for both Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation portfolio products. All products produced at GCMPL will be manufactured in accordance with existing quality standards currently met by Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation. GCMPL has recently completed the initial ISO 9001:2008 audit utilizing TUV SUD and is awaiting the final certificate.

Continental Disc Corporation’s President, Dave Brown, attended the grand opening celebration of Groth Continental Manufacturing Private Limited in Ahmedabad, India. Brown commented, “The opening of the manufacturing, sales and distribution center here in India represents a key milestone in our history that will enable us to provide our customers in this part of the world with shortened lead times and exceptional customer service while maintaining the highest and consistent quality standards that our customers have come to expect from Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation.”

“This presents an exciting opportunity for everyone at GCMPL to build and relish a culture based on customer-centric values, continuous improvements, and a focus on quality, which Groth Corporation and Continental Disc Corporation have fostered for over 45 years,” said Sumit Maloo, General Manager of Groth Corporation Manufacturing Private Limited.

Established in 1960, Groth Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing pressure/vacuum relief valves, deflagration and detonation flame arresters, blanket gas regulators, and other low pressure relief products. Groth pressure relief products have been protecting refineries, chemical processing, wastewater treatment and other types of facilities with atmospheric storage tanks for 50 years.

Established in 1965, Continental Disc Corporation is a leading manufacturer of rupture disc devices for a variety of process industries, including chemical, petrochemical, petroleum refining, pharmaceutical, beverage, food, dairy, aerospace, gases, electronics, and other markets worldwide.

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