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Verder buys German peristaltic pump producer Ponndorf
pumpindustry ANALYST
ISSN 1359-6128 June 2015
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WPIL acquires Gruppo Aturia
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ndia’s WPIL Group has bought the Italian pump group Gruppo Aturia SpA and its subsidiaries Rutschi Fluid AG (Switzerland) and Pompes Rutschi SAS (France). Gruppo Aturia has two main divisions: Aturia (industrial pumps) and Rutschi (nuclear and special pumps). Milan-based Aturia manufactures industrial and fire fighting pumps at facilities in Gessate, Turin and Rovigo, Italy. Exports to Europe, the Middle East and Africa account for more than 70% of Aturia’s business. Aturia acquired Rotos and Marelli in 1990, Audoli & Bertola in 2003 and Aris Chiappa in 2009. Rutschi, the inventor of the Perfecta canned motor pump, has operations in Brugg, Switzerland and Mulhouse, France. The company has more than 100 nuclear installations worldwide and is now targeting the chemical and API 685 markets, with a major focus on pumps for nuclear submarines. Gruppo Aturia has a consolidated turnover of E45 million with 250 employees. 2015 revenues are expected to be E50 million.
WPIL (formerly Worthington Pump India Ltd) is a multinational pump group headquartered in Kolkata, India and listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The group produces pumps for power/municipal and industrial applications and has facilities in India, South Africa, Australia and UK. The Indian pump company has a consolidated turnover of US$120 million and employs around 900 people worldwide. For further information, visit www.wpil.co.in and www.gruppoaturia.com and www.grupperutschi.com
COMMENT Having acquired the pump business of PSV South Africa in 2012, including APE, Mather & Platt SA, PSV Services SA and PSV Zambia, WPIL has a strong presence throughout the Asia Pacific region and Africa. Now, with Aturia and Rutschi, WPIL expands in Europe adding a solid manufacturing base, key technologies and established brands. n
Contents Company Profile KSB 5 Roper Technologies
6
Company Watch Curtiss-Wright 7 Ebara 7 Energy Recovery
8
Franklin Electric
8
Interpump 9 ITT
9
Diary
15
Dividends
13
Exchange Rates
14
Financial Calendar
14
In Brief
12
Market Prospects New Product Developments News WPIL acquires Gruppo Aturia Verder buys German peristaltic pump producer Ponndorf
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Lewa establishes new subsidiary in Russia
12
Verder buys German peristaltic pump producer Ponndorf
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Kaizen recognition for Kirloskar Brothers’ Coimbatore plant
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erder International BV has acquired Ponndorf Gerätetechnik GmbH, the German manufacturer of peristaltic pumps for industrial applications. Kassel-headquartered Ponndorf has been producing pumps since 1953. The company manufactures a complete range of hose pumps as well as additional individual pump and control solutions. “Ponndorf has a strong portfolio of dry running and lubricated peristaltic pump, as well as an excellent customer base and manufacturing capabilities. We look forward to combining our research and applications expertise with Ponndorf to expand our global
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reach in the peristaltic pump market,” said John Hoorneman, managing director of Verder Liquids BV. “The new portfolio complements Verder’s peristaltic pump line, and bolsters our footprint in the global peristaltic pump market,” said Kenneth McCartney, managing director of Verderflex peristaltic pump production. Verder will integrate the Ponndorf pumps in the Verderflex range of peristaltic pumps but Ponndorf Gerätetechnik will continue to serve its own dealer network with the existing Ponndorf branded pumps.
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Orders & Contracts
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Stock Watch
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For further information, visit www.verder.com
ISSN 1359-6128/15 © 2015 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.
ISSN 1359-6128 June 2015
www.pumpindustryanalyst.com
WPIL acquires Gruppo Aturia
I
ndia’s WPIL Group has bought the Italian pump group Gruppo Aturia SpA and its subsidiaries Rutschi Fluid AG (Switzerland) and Pompes Rutschi SAS (France). Gruppo Aturia has two main divisions: Aturia (industrial pumps) and Rutschi (nuclear and special pumps). Milan-based Aturia manufactures industrial and fire fighting pumps at facilities in Gessate, Turin and Rovigo, Italy. Exports to Europe, the Middle East and Africa account for more than 70% of Aturia’s business. Aturia acquired Rotos and Marelli in 1990, Audoli & Bertola in 2003 and Aris Chiappa in 2009. Rutschi, the inventor of the Perfecta canned motor pump, has operations in Brugg, Switzerland and Mulhouse, France. The company has more than 100 nuclear installations worldwide and is now targeting the chemical and API 685 markets, with a major focus on pumps for nuclear submarines. Gruppo Aturia has a consolidated turnover of E45 million with 250 employees. 2015 revenues are expected to be E50 million.
WPIL (formerly Worthington Pump India Ltd) is a multinational pump group headquartered in Kolkata, India and listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The group produces pumps for power/municipal and industrial applications and has facilities in India, South Africa, Australia and UK. The Indian pump company has a consolidated turnover of US$120 million and employs around 900 people worldwide. For further information, visit www.wpil.co.in and www.gruppoaturia.com and www.grupperutschi.com
COMMENT Having acquired the pump business of PSV South Africa in 2012, including APE, Mather & Platt SA, PSV Services SA and PSV Zambia, WPIL has a strong presence throughout the Asia Pacific region and Africa. Now, with Aturia and Rutschi, WPIL expands in Europe adding a solid manufacturing base, key technologies and established brands. n
Contents Company Profile KSB 5 Roper Technologies
6
Company Watch Curtiss-Wright 7 Ebara 7 Energy Recovery
8
Franklin Electric
8
Interpump 9 ITT
9
Diary
15
Dividends
13
Exchange Rates
14
Financial Calendar
14
In Brief
12
Market Prospects New Product Developments News WPIL acquires Gruppo Aturia Verder buys German peristaltic pump producer Ponndorf
2–4 14 1 1
Lewa establishes new subsidiary in Russia
12
Verder buys German peristaltic pump producer Ponndorf
Pentair opens aquaculture centre of excellence in Florida
12
Kaizen recognition for Kirloskar Brothers’ Coimbatore plant
12
erder International BV has acquired Ponndorf Gerätetechnik GmbH, the German manufacturer of peristaltic pumps for industrial applications. Kassel-headquartered Ponndorf has been producing pumps since 1953. The company manufactures a complete range of hose pumps as well as additional individual pump and control solutions. “Ponndorf has a strong portfolio of dry running and lubricated peristaltic pump, as well as an excellent customer base and manufacturing capabilities. We look forward to combining our research and applications expertise with Ponndorf to expand our global
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reach in the peristaltic pump market,” said John Hoorneman, managing director of Verder Liquids BV. “The new portfolio complements Verder’s peristaltic pump line, and bolsters our footprint in the global peristaltic pump market,” said Kenneth McCartney, managing director of Verderflex peristaltic pump production. Verder will integrate the Ponndorf pumps in the Verderflex range of peristaltic pumps but Ponndorf Gerätetechnik will continue to serve its own dealer network with the existing Ponndorf branded pumps.
Tencarva Machinery adds new service facility in Nashville
13
American Water to acquire Keystone Clearwater Solutions
13
GEA puts new structure in place
16
Norway’s PG Group renamed PG Flow Solutions
16
SPP Pumps upgrades test well facility at UK HQ
16
Orders & Contracts
10
People & Appointments
11
Stock Watch
15
For further information, visit www.verder.com
ISSN 1359-6128/15 © 2015 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.