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News Release from: SKF UK
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 September 2006
SKF acquires Economos to strengthen
seals business
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has acquired Economos, the leading Austrian manufacturer of high performance industrial seals and engineered plastic components
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has strengthened still further its position as one of the world's major suppliers of high performance industrial seals, with the acquisition of Economos, the leading Austrian manufacturer of seals and engineered plastic components The acquisition, of 100% of the shares of Economos Austria from Salzer Holding, is worth over GBP45 million on a cash and debt free basis, and follows the recent announcement of the purchase of a controlling interest in the North American seals company, Macrotech Polyseal
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Economos has a worldwide network of subsidiaries and distributors, many of which are classified as Sealing Competence Centres, offering a close working relationship with customers from initial design through to final production and after sales support.
In the UK, the company has its head offices in Slough, with an extensive network of 12 branches including dedicated outlets at leading industrial distributors, BSL Brammer and Wyko Industrial Services.
The acquisition of Economos will expand still further the SKF capabilities as a global manufacturer and supplier of high performance industrial seals and associated products and services.
In particular, Economos is recognised for its innovation and fast delivery services for hydraulic and pneumatic seals used in the oil and gas, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and steel industries.
These seals are produced from a variety of materials including advanced plastics and are produced either at the company's principal manufacturing site in Judenburg in Austria or machined in key local markets to ensure rapid deliveries.
Economos had sales of almost GBP50 million in 2005 and employs over 800 staff worldwide.
Bo Annvik, President of SKF Sealing Solutions, explains that, "In addition to broadening our presence in the industrial seals market, Economos brings a business and manufacturing concept that has made them world leaders in providing extremely high service levels.
This is our second acquisition this year which means that we are rapidly becoming a major force in the industrial seals business". Request free introductory details about products from SKF UK ...
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