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NEWS RELEASE
Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd
7-9 Beaumont Business Ctr., Beaumont Close, Banbury. OX16 1TN

18th March 2010

FORTRESS METAL DETECTORS’ SPARKLING PERFORMANCE IS A
WINNER FOR CLEANING CLOTH MANUFACTURER
Improved sensitivity, operating efficiencies, flexibility and aesthetics, together with lower
cost of ownership are the key benefits being provided by two Phantom metal detectors
installed recently at non woven converting company Severn Delta’s Bridgewater facility,
and designed and manufactured by Fortress Technology (tel: 01295 256266;
www.fortresstechnology.co.uk) – a European leader in high performance metal
detection systems.
Purchased as replacements for outdated competitor metal detectors that were not
meeting performance targets, the Fortress machines are inspecting Severn Delta’s
premium range of Sarah Smith fabric all purpose cleaning cloths and fabric conditioner
cloths - packaged inside a cardboard carton - for a variety of non ferrous and ferrous
metal contaminants, including stainless steel.
Currently operating at speeds up to 40 packs per minute, the Fortress metal detectors
are optimised for the accurate and reliable scanning and inspection of contaminants
down to 1.2mm.
Steve Lane, Engineering Manager at Severn Delta comments: “The Fortress metal
detectors have helped enhance the integrity and quality of our Sarah Smith products
plus reduced downtime and improved production efficiencies. Simple to install and set
up, they offer a fast, trouble-free performance and easily cope with constant pack or
cloth size changes without requiring readjustment or operator intervention.
He continues: “As well as increased sensitivity and flexibility, the Fortress metal
detectors offer an aesthetically pleasing yet hygienic design and ensure added value by
incorporating features such as lockable bins and lights as standard. Fortress itself is a
great business with excellent products and first class service delivery. In fact, we are
considering buying another Phantom metal detector for a new high speed line that is
due for installation in the autumn.”
Exceptionally reliable yet easy to operate and maintain, Phantom metal detectors utilise
the latest Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to ensure complete product
integrity, the systems offer superior accuracy and speed.
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Tel: +44 (0)1295 256266 • Fax: +44 (0)1295 265277 • www.fortresstechnology.co.uk
Simple Operation • Outstanding Reliability • Exceptional Performance
FORTRESS TECHNOLOGY (EUROPE) LTD. REGISTERED OFFICE "OLD BARTONS" HIGH ST. SHUTFORD. OXON. OX16 6PQ

REGISTRATION No. 3811425

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Available in a wide range of aperture sizes, the machines come in a selection of
construction options including painted aluminium, stainless steel and BSH (IP69K
certified).
Established in the UK since 1999, Fortress offers an extensive range of metal detectors
to a variety of industries including food, pharmaceutical, lumber, plastics and textiles. As
well as supplying a series of standard metal detectors, the company will custom-build
machines to suit non-standard applications.
Fortress is backed by skilled in-house design, technical and consultancy teams, a
growing distributor network and pan European customer service and support. The
company offers high quality spare parts, flexible warranty packages, training, product
testing and rental units.
ENDS
For further information please contact:
Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd, 7-9 Beaumont Business Centre, Beaumont Close,
Banbury, OX16 1TN tel: 01295 256266 fax: 01295 265277 email:
info@fortresstechnology.co.uk or visit www.fortresstechnology.co.uk
For press enquiries please contact:
Emma Hulse, ELH Communications, Red Cottage, Dorney Wood Road, Burnham,
Berks
SL1
8PT.
Tel:
01628
665593
Mob:
07801
869938
Email:
emmahulse@copperstream.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1295 256266 • Fax: +44 (0)1295 265277 • www.fortresstechnology.co.uk
Simple Operation • Outstanding Reliability • Exceptional Performance