Gurnee, IL -- Purex International, manufacturer of fume extraction systems for soldering, lasers, laboratories, welding and other applications, opens its first American office this week.

The facility in Gurnee will serve customers in North America, Canada and Mexico. It includes a demonstration and training area, and a dedicated sales and support team. Inventory levels have been greatly increased.

The sales team will be headed by U.S. sales manager Andru Ryniec and sales support coordinator Jacqueline Smith.

Ryniec added, “Purex is a long time player in the U.S. fume extraction business and the opening of the new office shows our commitment and belief in the U.S. market.”