Hawk, a leading global provider of level, positioning, and flow measurement technology, has announced a joint venture with MS Instrumentos in Brazil.

“Brazil has a booming mining industry and MS Instrumentos has had great success with Hawk’s level measurement products,” said Les Richards, owner and managing director of Hawk Measurement Systems. “This joint venture will help Hawk to get even better penetration into this attractive market.”

MS Instrumentos Industriais Ltda, supplies a wide range of industrial measurement equipment and controls, concentrating on non-contact measurement of products and materials. Industries served include food and beverage, ceramics, metals and mining, plastics, and water and wastewater treatment.

The joint venture agreement became effective July 1.