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Filtration Group to acquire Mahle's industrial filtration business and Essentra's Porous Technologies
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Industry news
Filtration+Separation September/October 2016
Filtration Group to acquire Mahle’s industrial filtration business and Essentra’s Porous Technologies Filtration Group Corp has agreed to buy Mahle Group’s industrial filtration business and Essentra plc’s Porous Technologies operations. Mahle’s industrial filtration business segment employs approximately 900 people worldwide, with around 410 of these working in Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Industrial filtration products are outside Mahle’s core business which focuses primarily on the automotive industry. “In Filtration Group, we are pleased to have found a buyer that, thanks to its expertise and size, is in a position to give the industrial filtration business a boost,” said Wolf-Henning Scheider, chairman of the Mahle management board and CEO. “Mahle’s industrial filtration business will greatly expand Filtration Group’s product portfolio and customer base,” said Steve Felice, CEO of Filtration Group. “We are extremely pleased with the know-how and expertise of the workforce that has built a truly remarkable business.” The 370 employees at the Öhringen site who work for Mahle’s automotive Filtration and Engine Peripherals business unit are unaffected by the sale.
and non-woven fibre, polyurethane foam and porous plastics. For the year ended 31 December 2015, the Porous Technologies business generated external revenue of £91.6 million and operating profit of £19.0 million. “The addition of the Essentra Porous Technologies business increases our capabilities for our customers,” said Felice. “This acquisition furthers our mission of becoming an innovative global filtration solution provider.” The acquisition of Porous Technologies broadens Filtration Group’s global presence by adding operations in the US, Asia and Europe. The transaction values the Porous Technologies business at £220 million. Chicago, USA-headquartered Filtration Group, which is an affiliate of Madison Industries, already includes AG Industries, Air System Products, Buffalo Filter, Clear Edge Filtration, Filtrair, Filtran, Global Filter, IBS Filtran, Jonell, Kaydon, Porex, Purafil, Universal Air Filter, Waco and Zinga. www.mahle.com www.essentraplc.com www.filtrationgroup.com www.madison.net
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Andritz Frautech Srl and Conqord Oil srl (Q8Oils) have signed a partnership agreement for the supply of separators for the treatment of coolants, washing fluids and industrial oils. Italy’s Conqord Oil produces lubricating oils and emulsions and is active in the metalworking industry. Under the agreement, Andritz will supply skid-mounted and plugand-play separators in a concentrator version for coolants and washing fluid management, as well as separators in purifier and clarifier versions for the treatment of industrial oils.
Steve Felice, CEO of Filtration Group.
Andritz says that the partnership is an important step in the Italian metalworking market, with Q8Oils’ sales network opening up new business opportunities and providing access to new customers. www.andritz.com www.conqordoil.it
A complete Andritz separator system.
Donaldson expands in South America with Partmo Donaldson Co Inc has completed its acquisition of certain business assets from Colombia’s Industrias Partmo SA, through its new wholly owned subsidiary Filtros Partmo SAS. Bucaramanga-based Partmo manufactures and distributes air, lube and fuel filters for mediumand heavy-duty engines. “Partmo is a leading brand of replacement filters in Colombia and other countries in Latin America. Their product lines and distribution partners will complement Donaldson’s existing business in the region,” said Guillermo Briseño, Donaldson’s vice president for Latin America.
The transaction is subject to approval by the antitrust authorities. Essentra Porous Technologies develops and manufactures custom fluid handling components, engineered from a portfolio of technologies that includes bonded
Andritz in separator partnership with Conqord Oil
“The acquisition of Partmo represents another milestone as
we continue to make investments throughout Latin America,” said Tod Carpenter, Donaldson president and CEO. “In recent years we have opened distribution centres in Chile, Peru and Colombia, and expanded our manufacturing operations in Mexico and Brazil. The Partmo operation expands our sales, engineering and manufacturing capabilities in Colombia. Partmo is also our first production plant for engine liquid filters in South America.” Donaldson expects that the acquisition will contribute annual revenues of approximately US$14 million to its Engine Products segment. www.donaldson.com
24-03-14 10:17:37
Industry news
Filtration+Separation September/October 2016
Filtration Group to acquire Mahle’s industrial filtration business and Essentra’s Porous Technologies Filtration Group Corp has agreed to buy Mahle Group’s industrial filtration business and Essentra plc’s Porous Technologies operations. Mahle’s industrial filtration business segment employs approximately 900 people worldwide, with around 410 of these working in Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Industrial filtration products are outside Mahle’s core business which focuses primarily on the automotive industry. “In Filtration Group, we are pleased to have found a buyer that, thanks to its expertise and size, is in a position to give the industrial filtration business a boost,” said Wolf-Henning Scheider, chairman of the Mahle management board and CEO. “Mahle’s industrial filtration business will greatly expand Filtration Group’s product portfolio and customer base,” said Steve Felice, CEO of Filtration Group. “We are extremely pleased with the know-how and expertise of the workforce that has built a truly remarkable business.” The 370 employees at the Öhringen site who work for Mahle’s automotive Filtration and Engine Peripherals business unit are unaffected by the sale.
and non-woven fibre, polyurethane foam and porous plastics. For the year ended 31 December 2015, the Porous Technologies business generated external revenue of £91.6 million and operating profit of £19.0 million. “The addition of the Essentra Porous Technologies business increases our capabilities for our customers,” said Felice. “This acquisition furthers our mission of becoming an innovative global filtration solution provider.” The acquisition of Porous Technologies broadens Filtration Group’s global presence by adding operations in the US, Asia and Europe. The transaction values the Porous Technologies business at £220 million. Chicago, USA-headquartered Filtration Group, which is an affiliate of Madison Industries, already includes AG Industries, Air System Products, Buffalo Filter, Clear Edge Filtration, Filtrair, Filtran, Global Filter, IBS Filtran, Jonell, Kaydon, Porex, Purafil, Universal Air Filter, Waco and Zinga. www.mahle.com www.essentraplc.com www.filtrationgroup.com www.madison.net
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www.filtsep.com
Andritz Frautech Srl and Conqord Oil srl (Q8Oils) have signed a partnership agreement for the supply of separators for the treatment of coolants, washing fluids and industrial oils. Italy’s Conqord Oil produces lubricating oils and emulsions and is active in the metalworking industry. Under the agreement, Andritz will supply skid-mounted and plugand-play separators in a concentrator version for coolants and washing fluid management, as well as separators in purifier and clarifier versions for the treatment of industrial oils.
Steve Felice, CEO of Filtration Group.
Andritz says that the partnership is an important step in the Italian metalworking market, with Q8Oils’ sales network opening up new business opportunities and providing access to new customers. www.andritz.com www.conqordoil.it
A complete Andritz separator system.
Donaldson expands in South America with Partmo Donaldson Co Inc has completed its acquisition of certain business assets from Colombia’s Industrias Partmo SA, through its new wholly owned subsidiary Filtros Partmo SAS. Bucaramanga-based Partmo manufactures and distributes air, lube and fuel filters for mediumand heavy-duty engines. “Partmo is a leading brand of replacement filters in Colombia and other countries in Latin America. Their product lines and distribution partners will complement Donaldson’s existing business in the region,” said Guillermo Briseño, Donaldson’s vice president for Latin America.
The transaction is subject to approval by the antitrust authorities. Essentra Porous Technologies develops and manufactures custom fluid handling components, engineered from a portfolio of technologies that includes bonded
Andritz in separator partnership with Conqord Oil
“The acquisition of Partmo represents another milestone as
we continue to make investments throughout Latin America,” said Tod Carpenter, Donaldson president and CEO. “In recent years we have opened distribution centres in Chile, Peru and Colombia, and expanded our manufacturing operations in Mexico and Brazil. The Partmo operation expands our sales, engineering and manufacturing capabilities in Colombia. Partmo is also our first production plant for engine liquid filters in South America.” Donaldson expects that the acquisition will contribute annual revenues of approximately US$14 million to its Engine Products segment. www.donaldson.com
24-03-14 10:17:37