Draeger Announces Partnership With L. N. Curtis & sons to Distribute Emergency Responder Equipment

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Jul 15, 2010, 08:45 ET

PITTSBURGH, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Draeger Safety Inc. announced today that L. N. Curtis & sons will be a new distributor of Draeger emergency responder equipment in thirteen western states in the United States.

As a non-exclusive primary distributor, L. N. Curtis & sons will handle sales, delivery and service for all Draeger products sold to state and local municipal fire departments and law enforcement responders, and to U.S. Federal Forest Services in the Western United States. L. N. Curtis & sons has sales, distribution and services centers located in Oakland, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Los Angeles, California; and Phoenix, Arizona.

Formed in 1929, L. N. Curtis & sons has a long history and an outstanding reputation as a distributor of emergency responder and firefighting equipment. "Known for their professional people and excellent customer service, L. N. Curtis is a distinguished leader in its field," said Scott Miller, Western Division Sales Manager, Draeger Safety Inc. "Priding ourselves on the highest quality products and service, this distributorship provides important benefits for our customers and will offer significant opportunities for both companies."

Draeger offers a wide range of proven and innovative products for fire and emergency services with a focus on personal safety and hazard management.

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Draeger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Draeger products protect, support and save lives. Founded in 1889, in 2009 Draeger generated revenues of around EUR 1.9 billion. The Draeger Group is currently present in more than 190 countries and has about 11,000 employees worldwide. Please visit www.draeger.com for more information.

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