Airline Hydraulics Corporation Completes Acquisition of Fluid Power Automation LLC
BENSALEM, Pa., Jan. 19, 2011 - Airline Hydraulics is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fluid Power Automation LLC ("FPA"), a technology distributor of pneumatic and electric machine automation products located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. FPA, which has been in business since 2002, services the New England market and brings over 50 years of fluid power and automation experience to the combined business.
Commenting on the acquisition of FPA, Joseph Miceli, Chief Executive Officer of Airline Hydraulics, said, "We are pleased to have FPA and their dedicated, hard-working team become a part of the Airline organization. Their commitment to total quality, as evidenced by their ISO 9001:2008 certification, and focus on complete customer satisfaction are a complement to the vision and successful business strategy of Airline Hydraulics. This acquisition will strengthen our ability to serve customers in the New England region by delivering a broader range of innovative and technology-driven solutions. Joseph Livesley and Kenneth Arsenault, previous owners of FPA, will continue in their current roles leading FPA's operations."
Headquartered in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia, Airline Hydraulics Corporation is a leading regional distributor of fluid power and automation products with capabilities include stocking inventory, engineering design, manufacturing, assembly, service, repair, and installation. Airline represents Bosch Rexroth, SMC, Hydac, ABB, Omron, and other major fluid power and automation product lines and has been in business for over 60 years, with five branch offices and a number of sales offices located throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England states. The Airline team, now including FPA, is ready to deliver quality components and custom-engineered, technology solutions that are innovative and cost effective, to meet our customers' fluid power, automation, structural system and safety requirements.
For information: www.airlinehyd.com or www.fluidpowerautomation.com
SOURCE Airline Hydraulics Corporation
CONTACT:Marie Ullestad,Marketing Manager,Airline Hydraulics,+1-215-638-4700 ext. 2148,mullestad@airlinehyd.com
Web Site: www.airlinehyd.com
