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APC Filtration expands North American manufacturing and testing operations
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Industry news
Filtration+Separation January/February 2017
Parker Hannifin to acquire Clarcor Parker Hannifin Corp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clarcor Inc in a transaction valued at US$4.3 billion. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, USA, Clarcor is a diversified manufacturer of mobile, industrial and environmental filtration products with annual sales of approximately US$1.4 billion and 6000 employees worldwide. Clarcor brands include Clarcor, Baldwin, Fuel Manager, PECOFacet, Airguard, Altair, BHA, Clearcurrent, Clark Filter, Hastings, United Air Specialists, Keddeg and Purolator.
When the transaction closes, Clarcor will be combined with Parker’s Filtration Group. “This strategic transaction is consistent with our stated objective to invest in businesses that accelerate Parker towards our goal of top quartile financial performance,” said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO of Parker Hannifin. “The combination of Parker and Clarcor is highly complementary and offers a great opportunity to combine our strength in international markets and OEMs with Clarcor’s strong US presence and high
percentage of recurring sales in the aftermarket.”
With approximately 80% of Clarcor’s revenue coming from aftermarket sales, the acquisition is expected to significantly increase recurring revenue in Parker Hannifin’s Filtration Group.
and our passion for developing solutions to our customers’ complex filtration challenges. Becoming part of Parker, with its significant systems expertise and stellar reputation for quality and innovation, should only enhance and accelerate our strategic initiatives and technology development efforts, expand our growth plans and provide new opportunities for many of our employees,” said Chris Conway, chairman, president and CEO of Clarcor.
“We believe Parker is an ideal fit for Clarcor as it shares both our culture
www.parker.com www.clarcor.com
The acquisition of Clarcor adds a broad range of industrial air and liquid filtration products and technologies to Parker Hannifin’s filtration portfolio.
APC Filtration expands North American manufacturing and testing operations APC Filtration Inc is relocating two existing manufacturing operations into a new, single facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. The move is designed to increase the company’s supply chain efficiency, expand operations in critical air filter manufacturing and filter testing, and create a world class research and development (R&D) facility. APC says that this development will allow the company to more efficiently serve its entire customer base in North America with added responsive manufacturing and distribution footprint. “Having engineering, R&D, manufacturing and testing facilities
under one roof will allow us to quickly develop custom filter products to meet our customers’ specific requirements,” said Russell Kelly, president of APC Filtration. APC will be expanding its cleanroom facility to support growing military, defence, pharmaceutical, life sciences and restoration markets. This cleanroom will be a world class facility manufacturing and testing HEPA and ULPA filters for critical air applications. This expansion complements APC China’s current filter manufacturing and cleanroom operations. The new Brantford facility will focus on development for local markets in North America, while APC China
continues to use its research and development for global product platforms. The target date for building completion is 31 March 2017. APC will start to move its Ancaster,
Ontario manufacturing and filter testing facilities on 1 February 2017 in preparation for the official opening of the Brantford operation on 3 April 2017. www.apcfilters.com
APC Filtration Inc’s new facility in Brantford, Ontario.
O’Connell returns as Camfil CEO Alan O’Connell is returning as president and CEO of the Camfil Group. O’Connell served as CEO and president of the Camfil Group for 12 years from 2001 to 2013. For the last three years, he has worked as a senior executive advisor for www.filtsep.com
the Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) organization. Magnus Yngen, the current president and CEO of the Camfil Group, has completed his three-year assignment with the company and is leaving to focus on external engagements.
“I am looking forward to my return. My goal is to continue building the business, maintaining our global leadership position and remaining our customers’ first choice,” said O’Connell. “We are grateful that Magnus accepted the CEO position for
the three-year period and appreciate the leadership he has provided. His contributions have added significant value to the Camfil Group,” said Jan Eric Larson, executive chairman of the Camfil board. www.camfil.com
Industry news
Filtration+Separation January/February 2017
Parker Hannifin to acquire Clarcor Parker Hannifin Corp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clarcor Inc in a transaction valued at US$4.3 billion. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, USA, Clarcor is a diversified manufacturer of mobile, industrial and environmental filtration products with annual sales of approximately US$1.4 billion and 6000 employees worldwide. Clarcor brands include Clarcor, Baldwin, Fuel Manager, PECOFacet, Airguard, Altair, BHA, Clearcurrent, Clark Filter, Hastings, United Air Specialists, Keddeg and Purolator.
When the transaction closes, Clarcor will be combined with Parker’s Filtration Group. “This strategic transaction is consistent with our stated objective to invest in businesses that accelerate Parker towards our goal of top quartile financial performance,” said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO of Parker Hannifin. “The combination of Parker and Clarcor is highly complementary and offers a great opportunity to combine our strength in international markets and OEMs with Clarcor’s strong US presence and high
percentage of recurring sales in the aftermarket.”
With approximately 80% of Clarcor’s revenue coming from aftermarket sales, the acquisition is expected to significantly increase recurring revenue in Parker Hannifin’s Filtration Group.
and our passion for developing solutions to our customers’ complex filtration challenges. Becoming part of Parker, with its significant systems expertise and stellar reputation for quality and innovation, should only enhance and accelerate our strategic initiatives and technology development efforts, expand our growth plans and provide new opportunities for many of our employees,” said Chris Conway, chairman, president and CEO of Clarcor.
“We believe Parker is an ideal fit for Clarcor as it shares both our culture
www.parker.com www.clarcor.com
The acquisition of Clarcor adds a broad range of industrial air and liquid filtration products and technologies to Parker Hannifin’s filtration portfolio.
APC Filtration expands North American manufacturing and testing operations APC Filtration Inc is relocating two existing manufacturing operations into a new, single facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. The move is designed to increase the company’s supply chain efficiency, expand operations in critical air filter manufacturing and filter testing, and create a world class research and development (R&D) facility. APC says that this development will allow the company to more efficiently serve its entire customer base in North America with added responsive manufacturing and distribution footprint. “Having engineering, R&D, manufacturing and testing facilities
under one roof will allow us to quickly develop custom filter products to meet our customers’ specific requirements,” said Russell Kelly, president of APC Filtration. APC will be expanding its cleanroom facility to support growing military, defence, pharmaceutical, life sciences and restoration markets. This cleanroom will be a world class facility manufacturing and testing HEPA and ULPA filters for critical air applications. This expansion complements APC China’s current filter manufacturing and cleanroom operations. The new Brantford facility will focus on development for local markets in North America, while APC China
continues to use its research and development for global product platforms. The target date for building completion is 31 March 2017. APC will start to move its Ancaster,
Ontario manufacturing and filter testing facilities on 1 February 2017 in preparation for the official opening of the Brantford operation on 3 April 2017. www.apcfilters.com
APC Filtration Inc’s new facility in Brantford, Ontario.
O’Connell returns as Camfil CEO Alan O’Connell is returning as president and CEO of the Camfil Group. O’Connell served as CEO and president of the Camfil Group for 12 years from 2001 to 2013. For the last three years, he has worked as a senior executive advisor for www.filtsep.com
the Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) organization. Magnus Yngen, the current president and CEO of the Camfil Group, has completed his three-year assignment with the company and is leaving to focus on external engagements.
“I am looking forward to my return. My goal is to continue building the business, maintaining our global leadership position and remaining our customers’ first choice,” said O’Connell. “We are grateful that Magnus accepted the CEO position for
the three-year period and appreciate the leadership he has provided. His contributions have added significant value to the Camfil Group,” said Jan Eric Larson, executive chairman of the Camfil board. www.camfil.com