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Industry news Filtration+Separation September/October 2014
Donaldson to purchase UAE filter maker Northern Technical Donaldson Co Inc subsidiary Donaldson Europe BVBA – UAE Branch has entered into an agreement to acquire Northern Technical LLC, a manufacturer of gas turbine inlet air filtration systems and replacement filters, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Northern Technical is expected to have sales of approximately US$22 million in calendar year 2014. After the acquisition is completed, Donaldson will manage its Europe, Middle East and Africa Gas Turbine business from its Abu Dhabi branch office.
“The acquisition will allow us to leverage Northern Technical’s strong customer relationships in the Middle East, the largest gas turbine market in the world, with significant continued growth expected over the next decade. The acquisition will also broaden our product depth as Northern Technical has unique technology that we will leverage into new, first-fit air intake offerings for our customers. Northern Technical also has a full line of air filters which we can add to our global product portfolio,” said Tod Carpenter, Donaldson’s chief operating officer. www.donaldson.com www.northern.ae
Dundee Sarea acquires Italy’s Redecam Canadian private equity firm Dundee Sarea has taken a majority stake in Italian air filtration specialist Redecam Group Srl in partnership with the company’s founder and chairman Guiseppe Bettoni. Milan-based Redecam designs and installs air filtration equipment, flue gas treatment systems and air conditioning solutions for the cement, power generation and waste-to-energy industries. Products include bag filters, electrostatic precipitators, standard air filter systems and flue gas desulfurization equipment. In the last 15 years Redecam has provided custom filtration solutions to more than 200 customers in approximately 450 locations across 75 countries. “Founded in 1984, the company has historically generated significant repeat business from the majority of multinational cement producers and as a result, has a very globally diverse sales
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base with over 95% of revenues generated outside of Italy and over 80% outside of Europe,” said Sam Ramadori, a Dundee Sarea managing partner. “In Dundee Sarea we found not only a partner who understood the advantages of our air filtration technology and the long-term potential of the air treatment market, but also a partner who will be able to support us as we expand internationally into new markets and new product segments,” said Redecam’s Bettoni. Barry Downing, a Dundee Sarea managing partner, said: “In partnership with Redecam Group’s senior management team, we see the opportunity to grow sales significantly through the development of new product lines, and after-sales services along with spare parts.” www.dundeesarea.com www.redecam.com
Contech Engineered Solutions buys Filterra from Americast
A standard Filterra model.
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC has acquired the assets of Filterra Bioretention Systems from Americast Inc. The acquisition includes the Filterra product line and all related intellectual property. The Filterra system is an advanced stormwater treatment technology that uses enhanced bioretention for the removal of pollutants from stormwater. The system removes total suspended solids (TSS), nutrients, hydrocarbons and metals while improving aesthetics. Filterra has been third party field tested and has earned a number
of state and local regulatory approvals throughout the US. The Filterra product line joins Contech’s other stormwater management solutions including StormFilter, Jellyfish Filter, CDS, Vortechs and UrbanGreen Rainwater Harvesting. “This acquisition represents our continued investment in Contech’s Treatment Solutions business and growth strategy,” said Ron Keating, Contech’s president and CEO. www.conteches.com www.filterra.com www.americastusa.com
Suez Environnement invests in Evatherm Suez Environnement subsidiary Degremont has taken a stake in Evatherm, a Swiss engineering company that specialises in evaporation and crystallization technologies. The two companies will develop water saving and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solutions for the oil & gas, chemical, power and mining industries, by combining Evatherm’s
evaporation and crystallization experience with Suez Environnement’s extensive water and wastewater treatment capabilities. This investment in Evatherm is part of Suez Environnement’s strategy to grow in the industrial market. wvw.evatherm.com www.suez-environnement.com
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Industry news Filtration+Separation September/October 2014
Donaldson to purchase UAE filter maker Northern Technical Donaldson Co Inc subsidiary Donaldson Europe BVBA – UAE Branch has entered into an agreement to acquire Northern Technical LLC, a manufacturer of gas turbine inlet air filtration systems and replacement filters, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Northern Technical is expected to have sales of approximately US$22 million in calendar year 2014. After the acquisition is completed, Donaldson will manage its Europe, Middle East and Africa Gas Turbine business from its Abu Dhabi branch office.
“The acquisition will allow us to leverage Northern Technical’s strong customer relationships in the Middle East, the largest gas turbine market in the world, with significant continued growth expected over the next decade. The acquisition will also broaden our product depth as Northern Technical has unique technology that we will leverage into new, first-fit air intake offerings for our customers. Northern Technical also has a full line of air filters which we can add to our global product portfolio,” said Tod Carpenter, Donaldson’s chief operating officer. www.donaldson.com www.northern.ae
Dundee Sarea acquires Italy’s Redecam Canadian private equity firm Dundee Sarea has taken a majority stake in Italian air filtration specialist Redecam Group Srl in partnership with the company’s founder and chairman Guiseppe Bettoni. Milan-based Redecam designs and installs air filtration equipment, flue gas treatment systems and air conditioning solutions for the cement, power generation and waste-to-energy industries. Products include bag filters, electrostatic precipitators, standard air filter systems and flue gas desulfurization equipment. In the last 15 years Redecam has provided custom filtration solutions to more than 200 customers in approximately 450 locations across 75 countries. “Founded in 1984, the company has historically generated significant repeat business from the majority of multinational cement producers and as a result, has a very globally diverse sales
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base with over 95% of revenues generated outside of Italy and over 80% outside of Europe,” said Sam Ramadori, a Dundee Sarea managing partner. “In Dundee Sarea we found not only a partner who understood the advantages of our air filtration technology and the long-term potential of the air treatment market, but also a partner who will be able to support us as we expand internationally into new markets and new product segments,” said Redecam’s Bettoni. Barry Downing, a Dundee Sarea managing partner, said: “In partnership with Redecam Group’s senior management team, we see the opportunity to grow sales significantly through the development of new product lines, and after-sales services along with spare parts.” www.dundeesarea.com www.redecam.com
Contech Engineered Solutions buys Filterra from Americast
A standard Filterra model.
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC has acquired the assets of Filterra Bioretention Systems from Americast Inc. The acquisition includes the Filterra product line and all related intellectual property. The Filterra system is an advanced stormwater treatment technology that uses enhanced bioretention for the removal of pollutants from stormwater. The system removes total suspended solids (TSS), nutrients, hydrocarbons and metals while improving aesthetics. Filterra has been third party field tested and has earned a number
of state and local regulatory approvals throughout the US. The Filterra product line joins Contech’s other stormwater management solutions including StormFilter, Jellyfish Filter, CDS, Vortechs and UrbanGreen Rainwater Harvesting. “This acquisition represents our continued investment in Contech’s Treatment Solutions business and growth strategy,” said Ron Keating, Contech’s president and CEO. www.conteches.com www.filterra.com www.americastusa.com
Suez Environnement invests in Evatherm Suez Environnement subsidiary Degremont has taken a stake in Evatherm, a Swiss engineering company that specialises in evaporation and crystallization technologies. The two companies will develop water saving and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solutions for the oil & gas, chemical, power and mining industries, by combining Evatherm’s
evaporation and crystallization experience with Suez Environnement’s extensive water and wastewater treatment capabilities. This investment in Evatherm is part of Suez Environnement’s strategy to grow in the industrial market. wvw.evatherm.com www.suez-environnement.com
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