IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2005 -- Triconex, a unit of Invensys Process Systems (IPS), today announced that for the eighth consecutive year it has been recognized by the readers of Control magazine as the best manufacturer of safety and emergency shutdown systems for the process control and automation industry. In addition to ranking first in the 2005 "Readers' Choice Awards," the company was also recognized by the publication's readers as a vendor offering exceptional customer service. "Triconex consistently provides its customers with the tools and support needed to keep plants operating," said Bill Barkovitz, Triconex's vice president of product marketing.
"Having been recognized eight years in a row by actual users throughout the industry proves Triconex's focus is on track and that we are effectively meeting the full spectrum of our customers' requirements both in terms of technology innovations and customer service." Triconex was recognized as the best manufacturer in its category, earning 22 percent of the vote, with the second place winner earning 11 percent of the vote. In addition to earning a Readers' Choice honor, Control magazine respondents ranked Triconex as an exceptional service provider, giving the company an overall score of 4.1 out of a possible 5. The 13th annual Readers' Choice Awards expanded coverage from past years and now surveys more than 24,000 selected subscribers in 71 industrial automation categories.
The January issue of Control magazine noted that awards are presented to vendors that have distinguished themselves as providers of the best technologies and customer service according to a survey of the magazine's readership. Further, participants use a variety of criteria in selecting top vendors such as prior business experience as well as their knowledge and familiarity with the products. Readers also assessed the cost versus the benefit of solutions, ease of use, performance, reliability and service life.Triconex products are used for safety and critical process control applications requiring both availability and reliability.
Built to withstand harsh industrial environments, they are readily available to deliver whenever a process demand requires it without adding complexity to the implementation or maintenance. In addition to highly reliable control platforms, Triconex provides engineering and consulting services that assist customers in meeting the requirements of the international safety standards IEC 61508 and IEC 61511.
About Triconex
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About Invensys Process Systems
Process Systems, a business unit of Invensys plc, provides products, services and solutions for the automation and optimization of industrial process plants. Invensys Process Systems includes industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware and Avantis, whose products are installed in more than 100,000 plants across the world.
These range from small hybrid and batch plants to the world's largest refineries, gas plants, petrochemicals plants, power plants, pulp and paper mills, and mineral processing plants.The Invensys Group ( www.invensys.com ) is headquartered in the U.K. and listed on the London Stock Exchange.
With 35,000 employees operating in 60 countries, Invensys helps customers to improve their performance and profitability, building value for end users and shareholders alike.
