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Erich Stallkamp sells WELTEC interest
NEWS The planned reorganisation, which is expected to affect approximately 60 jobs in Europe, is part of an expanded E50 million rightsizing program that Ahlstrom announced in January 2014. Under this program, Ahlstrom’s employee numbers are expected to be reduced by approximately 400 globally. “Customer service and finance operations at Ahlstrom are very fragmented today, since employees are working in small teams across multiple locations. Centralizing EMEA customer service into two main locations, Vilnius and Munich, enables us to offer better customer service. Centralizing financial services into Vilnius will enable business support in a more unified and efficient manner. This approach will also support our rightsizing program,” said Ahlstrom chief financial officer Sakari Ahdekivi. Vilnius was selected because of its existing service centre infrastructure and favourable cost base. Ahlstrom established a customer service centre in North America last year. For further information, visit www.ahlstrom.com
Pentair buys Emperor Aquatics
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entair Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc has acquired the assets of Emperor Aquatics Inc (EAI), a Pottstown, Pennsylvania-headquartered supplier of UV disinfection and water filtering solutions. “This acquisition provides entry into the growing UV market and is the perfect complement to our existing commercial sanitization products,” said Karl Frykman, president of Pentair Aquatic Systems. Robert Miller, chief financial officer of Pentair’s Aquatic Systems business, leads the day-to-day operations of Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems, including EAI.
For further information, visit www.pentair.com and www.aquaticeco.com
February 2014
Hollingsworth & Vose increases media prices
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ollingsworth & Vose is increasing prices by 3–5% on its battery, engine and high efficiency filtration glass and cellulose products due to rising fibre, resin and energy costs. The new media prices will affect shipments from 17 March 2014, or as contracts allow. For further information, visit www.hollingsworth-vose.com
Name change for ProMinent
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roMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH has changed its name to ProMinent GmbH. The name change reflects ProMinent’s profile as a supplier of complete solutions. While the roots of the Heidelberg-based family business lie mainly in solenoid metering pumps, the company now has a portfolio of products and systems in both metering technology and water treatment, including membrane filtration systems. The new name is intended to strengthen the ProMinent brand in the global market. ProMinent also believes that it will benefit international customers, making it easier to remember the company name in all languages. The German distribution company ProMinent Deutschland GmbH, which was set up last year, is unaffected by the change of name.
For further information, visit www.prominent.com
Sonitec-Vortisand receives financial assistance from Canadian government
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onitec-Vortisand Technologies Inc has been granted C$257 500
in repayable financial assistance through Canada Economic Development’s Quebec Economic Development Program. The Canadian company, which specialises in the manufacture of industrial water filtration systems, will use the money to help commercialise its products in external markets. Sonitec-Vortisand Technologies recently launched its new Vortisand H2F, a filter specially designed for high flow applications and suited to the major projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Nearly 2500 Vortisand filters have been installed to date in more than 60 countries. For further information, visit www.sonitec.com
Erich Stallkamp sells WELTEC interest
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rich Stallkamp has sold his stake in WELTEC, a manufacturer and operator of biogas plants based in Vechta, Germany, to its partner WEDA. Lutten, Germany-headquartered WEDA now holds 100% of the group. Erich Stallkamp ESTA GmbH, based in Dinklage, Germany, will continue as a full component supplier to WELTEC, supplying stainless steel digesters and storage tanks, as well as pumping, mixing and separation technologies. For further information, visit www.stallkamp.de and www.weltec-biopower.com
BluMetric purchases Ottawa property
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luMetric Environmental Inc has bought an office building in Ottawa, Canada next to the company’s headquarters. The new property will consolidate Ottawa staff from three leased premises in the city, and will reduce the company’s overall occupancy costs. Cutting costs is a key part
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Pentair buys Emperor Aquatics
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entair Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc has acquired the assets of Emperor Aquatics Inc (EAI), a Pottstown, Pennsylvania-headquartered supplier of UV disinfection and water filtering solutions. “This acquisition provides entry into the growing UV market and is the perfect complement to our existing commercial sanitization products,” said Karl Frykman, president of Pentair Aquatic Systems. Robert Miller, chief financial officer of Pentair’s Aquatic Systems business, leads the day-to-day operations of Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems, including EAI.
For further information, visit www.pentair.com and www.aquaticeco.com
February 2014
Hollingsworth & Vose increases media prices
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ollingsworth & Vose is increasing prices by 3–5% on its battery, engine and high efficiency filtration glass and cellulose products due to rising fibre, resin and energy costs. The new media prices will affect shipments from 17 March 2014, or as contracts allow. For further information, visit www.hollingsworth-vose.com
Name change for ProMinent
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roMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH has changed its name to ProMinent GmbH. The name change reflects ProMinent’s profile as a supplier of complete solutions. While the roots of the Heidelberg-based family business lie mainly in solenoid metering pumps, the company now has a portfolio of products and systems in both metering technology and water treatment, including membrane filtration systems. The new name is intended to strengthen the ProMinent brand in the global market. ProMinent also believes that it will benefit international customers, making it easier to remember the company name in all languages. The German distribution company ProMinent Deutschland GmbH, which was set up last year, is unaffected by the change of name.
For further information, visit www.prominent.com
Sonitec-Vortisand receives financial assistance from Canadian government
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onitec-Vortisand Technologies Inc has been granted C$257 500
in repayable financial assistance through Canada Economic Development’s Quebec Economic Development Program. The Canadian company, which specialises in the manufacture of industrial water filtration systems, will use the money to help commercialise its products in external markets. Sonitec-Vortisand Technologies recently launched its new Vortisand H2F, a filter specially designed for high flow applications and suited to the major projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Nearly 2500 Vortisand filters have been installed to date in more than 60 countries. For further information, visit www.sonitec.com
Erich Stallkamp sells WELTEC interest
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rich Stallkamp has sold his stake in WELTEC, a manufacturer and operator of biogas plants based in Vechta, Germany, to its partner WEDA. Lutten, Germany-headquartered WEDA now holds 100% of the group. Erich Stallkamp ESTA GmbH, based in Dinklage, Germany, will continue as a full component supplier to WELTEC, supplying stainless steel digesters and storage tanks, as well as pumping, mixing and separation technologies. For further information, visit www.stallkamp.de and www.weltec-biopower.com
BluMetric purchases Ottawa property
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luMetric Environmental Inc has bought an office building in Ottawa, Canada next to the company’s headquarters. The new property will consolidate Ottawa staff from three leased premises in the city, and will reduce the company’s overall occupancy costs. Cutting costs is a key part
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