Hamilton takes over Fasti agency.(Agency Update)

From: British Plastics & Rubber | Date: September 1, 2003 | Copyright information

Austrian chiller and air humidity specialist Fasti has transferred its UK and Ireland representation to Hamilton Machinery from Eurodata, whose principal Colin Wood is now in virtual retirement.

Fasti's cold air chillers are used for cycle time improvement in blow moulding...

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