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News Release from: CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems
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CPS expands in-house manufacture
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Carlisle Process Systems has further strengthened its global position by absorbing other suppliers in the group, bringing stainless steel vessel and process equipment manufacture in-house
Carlisle Process Systems (CPS), a world leader in the manufacture and supply of equipment for the powder, dairy, food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets - which in the UK operates from facilities in Sherborne, Dorset and Huddersfield - has further strengthened its global position by absorbing a major US business from another division of the parent company The Walker Organisation, which includes the Walker Equipment Group, Walker Transportation and Carlisle Life Sciences is now a key part of the Carlisle Process Systems Inc group of companies
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 16 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Part of the Walker empire includes the manufacture and supply of a range of stainless steel vessels, process equipment and components aimed specifically, though not solely, at the dairy, beverage and food processing sectors where it has worked with CPS in the past.
Now, the getting together of the two businesses can only strengthen the hand of CPS in the UK where it is established as a market leader in its fields.
Charles Todd, managing director of the UK arm of the enterprise said: ''Walker has a reputation for the manufacture of a high quality range of vessels for use in a range of food, dairy and other liquid processing industries.
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Now that CPS has direct control over the business we will have a greater ability to provide all our services in-house which is what we know our customers prefer".
"In the past certain tanks and vessels have had to be out-sourced but the latest moves mean that with all the UK output capable of being supplied from Sherborne, the company can offer customers added security of supply".
''The Walker name will continue to be used and customers can now be assured of common standards across the whole tank range,'' said Mr Todd.
''We have had plans in place for some time to work towards our goal of greater in-house integration to ensure every critical component of our systems is under our direct control.
The bringing on board of the Walker Organisation, an old established company and one which is widely respected, adds yet another piece to the jigsaw and is part of our wider business strategy to bring further improvements to the CPS level and quality of service".
The group includes names like Damrow, the Denmark-based world famous cheesemaking equipment specialists, Stork Friesland, Scheffers, Scherping, Bontech and Extract Technology.
The head of the Walker Group, Brad Walker, echoed Mr Todd's delight at the coming together of the two organisations.
''The similarities between CPS and Walker, including common materials, processes and customers, will provide advantages to the combined organisation that will strengthen its competitive position,'' he said.
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