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Sartorius expands manufacturing operations in Puerto Rico
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Sartorius expands manufacturing operations in Puerto Rico
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artorius has started up its expanded manufacturing operations in Yauco, Puerto Rico, after an investment of more than US$100 million. Over a three-year construction period, the German company has substantially extended its plant in Yauco, more than doubling production capacity of membrane filters and single-use bags for biopharmaceutical manufacture. This is the first time that Sartorius has created substantial capacity outside its headquarters in Göttingen, Germany for the manufacturing of filter membranes. Currently, more than 500 people work at Sartorius in Yauco. The 190 000 sq m Yauco site is designed for further long-term growth, and Sartorius will be able to at least double its manufacturing capacity as needed. Sartorius has been manufacturing filters in Yauco since 1982, and sterile single-
use bags since 2012. The US market is primarily supplied from the Yauco site. “Operationally and strategically, this expansion is an important investment for us,” said Sartorius executive board chairman and CEO Joachim Kreuzburg. “The considerably higher production capacities created as a result now give us leeway to deliver an even wider product array directly from the region to our American customers and to implement our ambitious growth plans in the Americas.” “Puerto Rico stands out as offering a business-friendly environment and a favourable investment climate. Yet what is even more important for us is that for more than 35 years, we have had a team of capable and reliable staff in place, who ensure excellent product quality and delivery deadline compliance,” added Kreuzburg. For further information, visit www.sartorius.com
Filtermist acquires Carter Environmental Engineers’ air services division
U
K industrial air filtration specialist Filtermist International Ltd has purchased the assets of Carter Environmental Engineers (CEE) Ltd’s air services division. The deal includes the rights to manufacture the Carter range of dust extraction equipment, which consists of dry dust filters, booths and benches and wet collectors. “Dust extraction is a huge growth area for our business,” said James Stansfield, CEO of Filtermist International. “We acquired Dustcheck Ltd in 2017 for its expertise in manufacturing process and venting filters used in a variety of industries and this
capability adds to three other companies we own that all offer a full turnkey dust extraction systems service.” Stansfield said they were confident that the Carter wet collectors will perfectly complement Filtermist’s existing product range. “Our systems companies – Cades Ltd, DCS Ltd and Multi-Fan Systems – currently source wet collectors from external suppliers so having this resource in-house will significantly bolster our offering to customers,” explained Stansfield. The Carter range of wet collectors will be rebadged as the Dustcheck CycloVent, Dustcheck NonFlam, Dustcheck-Midac and Dustcheck Auto Sludge. Continued on page 2...
Contents Company Watch Ahlstrom-Munksjö 5 Atlas Copco
5
Ceco Environmental
6
Evonik 6 Evoqua 7 Fluidra 7 GEA 8 H2O Innovation
8
ITT
9
Lanxess 9 Outotec 10 Valmet 10
Diary Financial Calendar New Product Developments
13 4 13
News Sartorius expands manufacturing operations in Puerto Rico 1 Filtermist acquires Carter Environmental Engineers’ air services division
1
Metso to purchase Canada’s McCloskey International 2 Ohio Transmission Corp adds Furey Filter & Pump to Industrial Solutions business
2
Norman Filter invests in high flow test stand for aerospace 3 Half year revenues up 20% for Porvair
3
Water utilities share digital experience in IWA/ Xylem white paper 3 Ceco Environmental in new US$190mn credit agreement 4 Alfa Laval issues corporate bonds
4
Brine competition aims to protect marine habitats 4 StormwateRx joins Newterra portfolio
14
SDS buys Waterscan’s water recycling business 14 Microdyn-Nadir unveils new logo
14
Orders & Contracts
11
People & Appointments
12
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industryANALYST ISSN 1365-6937 June 2019
www.filtrationindustryanalyst.com
Sartorius expands manufacturing operations in Puerto Rico
S
artorius has started up its expanded manufacturing operations in Yauco, Puerto Rico, after an investment of more than US$100 million. Over a three-year construction period, the German company has substantially extended its plant in Yauco, more than doubling production capacity of membrane filters and single-use bags for biopharmaceutical manufacture. This is the first time that Sartorius has created substantial capacity outside its headquarters in Göttingen, Germany for the manufacturing of filter membranes. Currently, more than 500 people work at Sartorius in Yauco. The 190 000 sq m Yauco site is designed for further long-term growth, and Sartorius will be able to at least double its manufacturing capacity as needed. Sartorius has been manufacturing filters in Yauco since 1982, and sterile single-
use bags since 2012. The US market is primarily supplied from the Yauco site. “Operationally and strategically, this expansion is an important investment for us,” said Sartorius executive board chairman and CEO Joachim Kreuzburg. “The considerably higher production capacities created as a result now give us leeway to deliver an even wider product array directly from the region to our American customers and to implement our ambitious growth plans in the Americas.” “Puerto Rico stands out as offering a business-friendly environment and a favourable investment climate. Yet what is even more important for us is that for more than 35 years, we have had a team of capable and reliable staff in place, who ensure excellent product quality and delivery deadline compliance,” added Kreuzburg. For further information, visit www.sartorius.com
Filtermist acquires Carter Environmental Engineers’ air services division
U
K industrial air filtration specialist Filtermist International Ltd has purchased the assets of Carter Environmental Engineers (CEE) Ltd’s air services division. The deal includes the rights to manufacture the Carter range of dust extraction equipment, which consists of dry dust filters, booths and benches and wet collectors. “Dust extraction is a huge growth area for our business,” said James Stansfield, CEO of Filtermist International. “We acquired Dustcheck Ltd in 2017 for its expertise in manufacturing process and venting filters used in a variety of industries and this
capability adds to three other companies we own that all offer a full turnkey dust extraction systems service.” Stansfield said they were confident that the Carter wet collectors will perfectly complement Filtermist’s existing product range. “Our systems companies – Cades Ltd, DCS Ltd and Multi-Fan Systems – currently source wet collectors from external suppliers so having this resource in-house will significantly bolster our offering to customers,” explained Stansfield. The Carter range of wet collectors will be rebadged as the Dustcheck CycloVent, Dustcheck NonFlam, Dustcheck-Midac and Dustcheck Auto Sludge. Continued on page 2...
Contents Company Watch Ahlstrom-Munksjö 5 Atlas Copco
5
Ceco Environmental
6
Evonik 6 Evoqua 7 Fluidra 7 GEA 8 H2O Innovation
8
ITT
9
Lanxess 9 Outotec 10 Valmet 10
Diary Financial Calendar New Product Developments
13 4 13
News Sartorius expands manufacturing operations in Puerto Rico 1 Filtermist acquires Carter Environmental Engineers’ air services division
1
Metso to purchase Canada’s McCloskey International 2 Ohio Transmission Corp adds Furey Filter & Pump to Industrial Solutions business
2
Norman Filter invests in high flow test stand for aerospace 3 Half year revenues up 20% for Porvair
3
Water utilities share digital experience in IWA/ Xylem white paper 3 Ceco Environmental in new US$190mn credit agreement 4 Alfa Laval issues corporate bonds
4
Brine competition aims to protect marine habitats 4 StormwateRx joins Newterra portfolio
14
SDS buys Waterscan’s water recycling business 14 Microdyn-Nadir unveils new logo
14
Orders & Contracts
11
People & Appointments
12
ISSN 1365-6937/19 © 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This journal and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by Elsevier Ltd, and the following terms and conditions apply to their use: Photocopying Single photocopies of single articles may be made for personal use as allowed by national copyright laws. Permission of the publisher and payment of a fee is required for all other photocopying, including multiple or systematic copying, copying for advertising or promotional purposes, resale, and all forms of document delivery. Special rates are available for educational institutions that wish to make photocopies for non-profit educational classroom use.