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Filtration+Separation November/December 2016
Akastor to sell Fjords Processing to National Oilwell Varco
Amiad Water Systems names new CEO
Norwegian oil services investment company Akastor ASA has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Fjords Processing to National Oilwell Varco (NOV) in a NOK1200 million deal.
process solutions that our combined businesses offer will enable operators to continue to meet the increasing technical challenges our industry faces while reducing their marginal cost per barrel.”
Ivzori, 51, joins Amiad from agricultural technology manufacturer Tama Plastic Industry, General Partnership (Tama Plastics) where he has been managing director since 2008.
Oslo-headquartered Fjords Processing specializes in process support systems for gas, oil and water. Technologies include filtration, separation, flotation, dehydration and desalting.
Under Akastor ownership, Fjords Processing has streamlined operations, expanded its footprint in key regions, and produced record financial results.
As managing director of Tama Plastics, Ivzori was responsible for the strategic direction of Tama Plastics, including M&A in Europe and the USA, and the running of day-to-day operations. Tama Plastics has a turnover of more than US$500 million and over 1300 employees across nine production sites and 15 subsidiaries.
NOV designs, manufactures and sells equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations and provides oilfield services to the upstream oil and gas industry. Clay Williams, CEO of NOV, said: “We see significant potential in combining the capabilities of Fjords technology with our existing NOV platform, which includes complementary solutions and services, as well as a broad infrastructure to enable market expansion and significant cost reductions. The production and
“We are proud of what the Fjords organization has accomplished in recent years with improved operational performance and expanded business opportunities,” said Kristian Røkke, CEO of Akastor. “Fjords is performing well and we are pleased to be selling to NOV, which is committed to further growing the business globally.” The transaction is expected to be completed later this year, pending clearance from Norwegian and Korean competition authorities. www.fjordsprocessing.com www.nov.com
Filtration Group seals acquisition of Mahle’s industrial filtration business Filtration Group Corp has completed its acquisition of Mahle GmbH’s industrial filtration activities. The deal adds industrial filtration capabilities across a variety of applications including industrial air filtration, process filtration, hydraulics and fuel separation and replacement elements, to the Filtration Group. “The addition of Mahle Industrial Filtration products and capabilities to our portfolio of advanced filtration solutions is a great fit for us strategically,” said Steve Felice, Filtration Group CEO. “This will give customers more choice and flexibility in how they can utilize filtration to make their
environments cleaner, safer and more productive.” The acquisition brings more than 900 employees to the Filtration Group, including 410 working in Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The other 370 employees at the Öhringen location who work for Mahle’s automotive Filtration and Engine Peripherals business unit, are unaffected by the acquisition. Filtration Group is an affiliate of Madison Industries. www.mahle.com www.filtrationgroup.com www.madison.net
Amiad Water Systems Ltd has appointed Dori Ivzori as chief executive officer (CEO).
Eli Opper, chairman of Amiad, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dori Ivzori to Amiad. His experience of running a large international corporation in the agricultural sector will be invaluable to the business as we take Amiad to the next level of growth. We look
Amiad Water Systems’ new CEO Dori Ivzori.
forward to working with him and benefiting from his expertise.” “Amiad Water Systems is one of the market leaders in water filtration and treatment solutions. It is an exciting time for Amiad as it consolidates after last year’s turnaround and prepares for growth. Its innovative products and its global reach make it one of the best in the world and I am enthused about joining the company. It is an exciting challenge for me and I will use my expertise and international experience to help grow the company,” said Ivzori. www.amiad.com
Xylem to provide technology for new Indian wastewater treatment plant Xylem has won a US$1 million order to supply advanced wastewater treatment technology to a sewage treatment plant in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. The new plant is being developed to accommodate rapid industrial growth in the city of Sehore. Xylem will provide wastewater treatment expertise and technology, including a Sanitaire ICEAS advanced Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) system, which will support the treatment of 12 million litres of wastewater per day. The Xylem contract includes designing the treatment process, supplying and installing all treatment technology (including the Sanitaire ICEAS SBR system, diffusers, decanters, control and instrumentation technology) and commissioning the plant.
Raveendra Bhat, director of Treatment and Dewatering at Xylem India, said: “Approximately 100 000 people in the city of Sehore will benefit from this new plant which will enrich the quality of life in the region. We are pleased to be able to support this ambitious project by providing a bespoke solution which will facilitate the reliable, sustainable treatment of wastewater.” Construction is already underway with the plant expected to be operational by August 2018. www.xylem.com
An illustration of Xylem’s Sanitaire ICEAS system. www.filtsep.com
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Filtration+Separation November/December 2016
Akastor to sell Fjords Processing to National Oilwell Varco
Amiad Water Systems names new CEO
Norwegian oil services investment company Akastor ASA has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Fjords Processing to National Oilwell Varco (NOV) in a NOK1200 million deal.
process solutions that our combined businesses offer will enable operators to continue to meet the increasing technical challenges our industry faces while reducing their marginal cost per barrel.”
Ivzori, 51, joins Amiad from agricultural technology manufacturer Tama Plastic Industry, General Partnership (Tama Plastics) where he has been managing director since 2008.
Oslo-headquartered Fjords Processing specializes in process support systems for gas, oil and water. Technologies include filtration, separation, flotation, dehydration and desalting.
Under Akastor ownership, Fjords Processing has streamlined operations, expanded its footprint in key regions, and produced record financial results.
As managing director of Tama Plastics, Ivzori was responsible for the strategic direction of Tama Plastics, including M&A in Europe and the USA, and the running of day-to-day operations. Tama Plastics has a turnover of more than US$500 million and over 1300 employees across nine production sites and 15 subsidiaries.
NOV designs, manufactures and sells equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations and provides oilfield services to the upstream oil and gas industry. Clay Williams, CEO of NOV, said: “We see significant potential in combining the capabilities of Fjords technology with our existing NOV platform, which includes complementary solutions and services, as well as a broad infrastructure to enable market expansion and significant cost reductions. The production and
“We are proud of what the Fjords organization has accomplished in recent years with improved operational performance and expanded business opportunities,” said Kristian Røkke, CEO of Akastor. “Fjords is performing well and we are pleased to be selling to NOV, which is committed to further growing the business globally.” The transaction is expected to be completed later this year, pending clearance from Norwegian and Korean competition authorities. www.fjordsprocessing.com www.nov.com
Filtration Group seals acquisition of Mahle’s industrial filtration business Filtration Group Corp has completed its acquisition of Mahle GmbH’s industrial filtration activities. The deal adds industrial filtration capabilities across a variety of applications including industrial air filtration, process filtration, hydraulics and fuel separation and replacement elements, to the Filtration Group. “The addition of Mahle Industrial Filtration products and capabilities to our portfolio of advanced filtration solutions is a great fit for us strategically,” said Steve Felice, Filtration Group CEO. “This will give customers more choice and flexibility in how they can utilize filtration to make their
environments cleaner, safer and more productive.” The acquisition brings more than 900 employees to the Filtration Group, including 410 working in Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The other 370 employees at the Öhringen location who work for Mahle’s automotive Filtration and Engine Peripherals business unit, are unaffected by the acquisition. Filtration Group is an affiliate of Madison Industries. www.mahle.com www.filtrationgroup.com www.madison.net
Amiad Water Systems Ltd has appointed Dori Ivzori as chief executive officer (CEO).
Eli Opper, chairman of Amiad, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dori Ivzori to Amiad. His experience of running a large international corporation in the agricultural sector will be invaluable to the business as we take Amiad to the next level of growth. We look
Amiad Water Systems’ new CEO Dori Ivzori.
forward to working with him and benefiting from his expertise.” “Amiad Water Systems is one of the market leaders in water filtration and treatment solutions. It is an exciting time for Amiad as it consolidates after last year’s turnaround and prepares for growth. Its innovative products and its global reach make it one of the best in the world and I am enthused about joining the company. It is an exciting challenge for me and I will use my expertise and international experience to help grow the company,” said Ivzori. www.amiad.com
Xylem to provide technology for new Indian wastewater treatment plant Xylem has won a US$1 million order to supply advanced wastewater treatment technology to a sewage treatment plant in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. The new plant is being developed to accommodate rapid industrial growth in the city of Sehore. Xylem will provide wastewater treatment expertise and technology, including a Sanitaire ICEAS advanced Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) system, which will support the treatment of 12 million litres of wastewater per day. The Xylem contract includes designing the treatment process, supplying and installing all treatment technology (including the Sanitaire ICEAS SBR system, diffusers, decanters, control and instrumentation technology) and commissioning the plant.
Raveendra Bhat, director of Treatment and Dewatering at Xylem India, said: “Approximately 100 000 people in the city of Sehore will benefit from this new plant which will enrich the quality of life in the region. We are pleased to be able to support this ambitious project by providing a bespoke solution which will facilitate the reliable, sustainable treatment of wastewater.” Construction is already underway with the plant expected to be operational by August 2018. www.xylem.com
An illustration of Xylem’s Sanitaire ICEAS system. www.filtsep.com
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