RODGAU, Germany -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --

TALIS, the leading global manufacturer of waterflow control systems, is pleased to announce the opening of its Chinese subsidiary and sales office in Shanghai.

TALIS brands such as ERHARD, RAPHAEL, BELGICAST and BAYARD have already been introduced in the Chinese market. Their wide variety of products, e.g. butterfly valves, needle valves, check valves and automatic control valves are well known to many Chinese water utility companies and EPCs. The TALIS products are synonymous with quality and reliability, in applications such a water transportation systems, pumping stations, hydro power plants, water treatment plants, desalination plants and more.

Due to its local presence, the Chinese subsidiary will considerably improve support to the existing customer base, while boosting the growth opportunities in the country.

Kris Holla, Chief Sales Officer of TALIS Group stated: "We are very happy and proud of this opening of our subsidiary in Shanghai, China. With its booming water demand, China is an extremely significant business opportunity for TALIS. To maximize our potential, we are investing in our presence with our subsidiary that will demonstrate to our existing and new customers that we are serious about providing superior local service that is recognized worldwide".

TALIS China sales organization will be led by Jerry Cheng, Sales Director and supported by a complete team of sales and application engineers with offices in Shanghai and Beijing initially, with a clear expansion plan to cover China substantially.

About TALIS:

With several strong brands including ERHARD, RAPHAEL, BELGICAST and BAYARD, and locations in Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland and Israel, TALIS is the largest supplier of valve technology and the first choice when it comes to waterflow control systems, valves, fittings and services for the complete water cycle.

For generations our European brands have been the standard for quality and reliability. In Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Americas our products help guarantee not only the safety of water but also efficient operations and optimized investments. We provide the most comprehensive range of products for the water and sewage industry. With a broad range of products, from small air valves to large DN 3600 butterfly valves, TALIS has the right product for every application. TALIS also has the engineering expertise to configure products to specifically match our customer's requirements. More information can be found at www.talis-group.com

CONTACT:

TALIS Management Holding GmbH
Thomas F. Hammer, Marketing Director
phone + 49-7321-3200
e-mail thammer@talis-group.com