ThomasNet News® is a service of ThomasNet.com http://news.thomasnet.com Fri, 24 May 2013 11:44:33 -0400 FeedCreator 1.7.1 http://news.thomasnet.com/images/header/TN_News_footer.gif http://news.thomasnet.com 129 38 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Jefferson-Rubber-Division-Acquires-Astro-Pet-Toys-20008380 Maker of pet toys adds to lineup of popular, American-made products<br /> <br /> Worcester, MA—Ruff Dawg Pet Toys, a division of Jefferson Rubber Works of Worcester, MA, has  announced the acquisition of Astro Manufacturing Co., also of Worcester, and its line of Astro Pet Toys. The acquisition  adds to Ruff Dawg’s unique and popular array of American-made products.<br /> <br /> “We are incredibly excited to incorporate Astro Pet Toys into the Ruff Dawg portfolio,” said ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Timken-Acquires-Standard-Machine-Expanding-Its-Industrial-Services-Offering-in-Canada-30001461 CANTON, Ohio – The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) today announced the continued expansion of its industrial services capabilities with the acquisition of the Standard Machine business based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.<br /> <br /> Standard Machine provides new gearboxes, gearbox service and repair, open gearing, large fabrication, machining and field technical services to end-users in Canada and the western United States. The company, which employs 125 people, serves ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Kennametal-Furthers-Its-Strategy-to-Balance-Metallurgical-Sourcing-by-Acquiring-Tungsten-Processing-Operations-in-Bolivia-30001459 Aligned with previously announced plans for a new global recycling facility in the U.S. and expanded tungsten-cobalt powder operations at its Tianjin, China plant serving Asia<br /> <br /> LATROBE, Pa.– Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the operating assets of Comercializadora Emura S.R.L. and certain related entities ("Emura"), based in La Paz, Bolivia, while securing related material sourcing agreements. Emura is the region's ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Aquatech-Acquires-Fluid-Recovery-Services-Creates-Leading-Water-Management-Services-Network-for-Oil-and-Gas-Producers-in-the-Marcellus-and-Utica-Shale-Region-30001458 CANONSBURG, Pa.– Aquatech, a global leader in water treatment technology and service solutions, announces the acquisition of Fluid Recovery Services (FRS). Based in Creekside, PA, FRS operates a network of central, satellite and mobile facilities that deliver a menu of environmentally compliant and economically viable water management services. In addition to treatment, FRS offers numerous water management service options such as storage, transport services (rail and truck), and disposal ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Aveka-Announces-the-Acquisition-of-CCE-Technologies-20008136 Jet Milling and Air Classification expands AVEKA’s particle processing capabilities.<br /> <br /> Woodbury, MN – AVEKA Inc is proud to announce the acquisition of CCE Technologies, Inc in Cottage Grove, MN, a company offering ultra-fine grinding and sizing solutions. The new acquisition will complement AVEKA’s portfolio by adding jet milling and air classification equipment and services to the Group. “The combination of CCE Technologies with AVEKA will provide our ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Handy-and-Harman-Ltd-Subsidiary-Lucas-Milhaupt-Inc-Acquires-Wolverine-Joining-Technologies-20007594 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.— Global diversified manufacturer Handy Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ(CM): HNH) announced today that Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of HNH, has acquired the assets of Wolverine Joining Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolverine Tube.<br /> <br /> The acquisition of the Warwick, R.I.-based company, which will operate as Lucas-Milhaupt Warwick LLC, provides Lucas-Milhaupt, a global leader in brazing technology, with both a primary domestic mill ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Protectoseal-Expands-Product-Line-by-Acquiring-Electronic-Systems-Design-s-Octamatic-Analyzers-20007775 Bensenville, IL<br /> Protectoseal, a leading manufacturer of Vapor Flame Control Equipment would like to announce the acquisition of the Electronic Systems Design. ESD formerly based in Palatine, Illinois, has been an industry leader for almost 50 years, focusing on innovative solutions for determining the octane ratings of fuels.<br /> <br /> ESD is well-known for supplying Octamatic On-Line and Laboratory Analyzers and for pioneering the use of the Falling Level Method (Dynamic Fuel Level) ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Leica-Microsystems-and-Leica-Biosystems-Strengthen-Market-Position-in-Brazil-30001309 Long-Standing Leica Distributors Aotec Have Been Acquired<br /> <br /> Wetzlar, Germany / Sao Paulo, Brazil. Leica Microsystems and Leica Biosystems have cemented ties with their Brazilian Leica distributor: All shares of Aotec Instrumentos Cientificos Ltda of São Paulo, Brazil, have been acquired. Aotec is a provider of microscopy and histopathology solutions and has been a Leica distributor for more than 25 years. All Aotec associates will remain with Aotec. Furthermore, the company is ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/CW-Thomas-Announced-That-It-Has-Acquired-Analytic-Plastics-Inc-20007204 PHILADELPHIA, PA:  –CW Thomas announced that it has acquired Analytic Plastics, Inc. This acquisition of Analytic Plastics assets represents C.W. Thomas’ planned next step of its growth strategy in remaining the premier plastic thermoforming company in the Region.<br /> <br /> Analytic Plastics, Inc., based in Bensalem, PA, is a company with over 40 years of experience in providing a wide variety of products and services for its thermoforming customers. Analytic Plastics and its ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/MSC-Industrial-Direct-Co-Inc-Completes-Acquisition-of-Barnes-Distribution-North-America-30001258 Strengthens inventory management solutions, expands product portfolio in fasteners, establishes Canada footprint<br /> <br /> MELVILLE, N.Y. – MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. (NYSE: MSM) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the North American distribution business ("BDNA" or the "Business") of Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) for $550 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments. With this acquisition, MSC extends its inventory management solutions and product ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/CECO-Environmental-to-Acquire-Met-Pro-Corporation-20007113 Cincinnati, OHIO; Harleysville, PA – CECO Environmental Corp. (NasdaqGM: CECE), a leader in air pollution control technology systems, product recovery and filtration technology, has announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Met-Pro Corporation (NYSE: MPR). Met-Pro is a leading global, niche-oriented provider of product recovery, pollution control, fluid handling and filtration solutions across multiple diversified end- markets. The transaction is expected to ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Timken-Acquires-Smith-Services-Inc-Further-Expands-Its-Industrial-Services-Offering-30001177 Based in Princeton, W.Va., newest addition provides motor services in 7 states<br /> <br /> CANTON, Ohio – The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; <a href="http://www.timken.com">www.timken.com</a>) continues to expand its industrial services capabilities, announcing today that the company has acquired the assets of Smith Services, Inc., based in Princeton, W.Va.<br /> <br /> In 2012, Smith Services reported sales of approximately $17 million. The 140 Smith Services employees provide electric ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Armstrong-Chemtec-Group-has-Acquired-Ibex-Food-Systems-Ibex-Automatic-Wax-Moulding-20006612 Armstrong Chemtec Group has purchased IBEX Food Systems which is the market leader with years of technical expertise and experience in automatic paraffin wax slabbing<br /> <br /> IBEX FOOD SYSTEMS, successor to the internationally recognized Parafreeze, has many years of working within demanding industries where their wax moulding bespoke designed solutions offer efficient and reliable service. The company specializes in the engineering, supply and installation of integrated systems that ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Elgin-Fastener-Group-Announces-Acquisition-of-Vegas-Fastener-Manufacturing-30001063 Batesville, IN – Elgin Fastener Group, LLC (EFG) announced it has completed the acquisition of Vegas Fastener Manufacturing of Las Vegas, Nevada.<br /> <br /> Jeff Liter, EFG CEO, commented, “The acquisition of Vegas Fastener Manufacturing represents a major advancement in EFG’s goal to become the premier North American supplier of specialty fasteners. The experience and reputation that Vegas Fastener has developed in the production of high quality fasteners from exotic ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/CoorsTek-Acquires-TMW-Tulsa-Machine-Works-and-Manufacturing-30001056 Acquisition significantly expands CoorsTek reach into the oilfield pump market<br /> <br /> GOLDEN, Colo.– CoorsTek, Inc., the world's largest technical ceramics manufacturer supplying critical components to high-technology markets, today officially announced the acquisition of Oklahoma-based Tulsa Machine Works Manufacturing (TMW), a quick-turn crankshaft and industrial cranks manufacturer.<br /> <br /> Established in 1950, TMW focuses on the needs of oil & gas companies with a ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Klein-Tools-Acquires-Civitella-and-Cia-in-Brazil-20005840 Klein Tools® Acquires Civitella Cia to Expand Operations in South America Klein products now locally available and supported from Brazil<br /> <br /> (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools <a href="http://www.kleintools.com">http://www.kleintools.com</a>, for professionals since 1857, has acquired Civitella & Cia Ltda (<a href="http://www.civitella.com.br">http://www.civitella.com.br</a>), a privately-held tool and equipment manufacturer in Brazil. Civitella’s manufacturing and ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Acquisition-Complete-for-Plastics-Industry-Leaders-Milacron-and-Mold-Masters-20005757 Strengthening its position as a complete plastics industry partner<br /> <br /> Cincinnati, Ohio and Georgetown, Ontario — Milacron LLC, a global plastics industry leader and provider of premium metalworking fluids, and Mold-Masters, the industry's leading manufacturer of premier hot runner systems, today announced the completion of the Mold-Masters' acquisition by Milacron LLC. The transaction forms a leading plastics processing solutions provider, committed to bringing the most ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Cantel-Medical-s-Mar-Cor-Purification-Subsidiary-Acquires-Hemodialysis-Water-Business-from-Siemens-Water-Technologies-Business-Unit-20005411 Further Expanding Mar Cor’s Leadership of the Medical Water Industry<br /> <br /> LITTLE FALLS, N.J. – CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. (NYSE: CMN), through its Mar Cor Purification subsidiary, has continued the expansion of its water purification and filtration unit with the purchase of the hemodialysis water business from Siemens’ Water Technologies business unit. With approximately 600 dialysis customers in the United States and Canada and 2012 revenue of approximately $9 million, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Elgin-Fastener-Group-Announces-Acquisition-of-Telefast-Industries-Inc-30000988 Batesville, IN - Elgin Fastener Group, LLC (EFG) announced it has completed the acquisition of Telefast Industries, Inc., of Berea, Ohio.<br /> <br /> Jeff Liter, EFG CEO, commented, “Telefast is a natural fit for our acquisition strategy as they expand our manufacturing capabilities to include the cold heading of internally threaded fasteners. The addition of Telefast also offers us cross selling opportunities with customers who buy from both Telefast and our other plants. In turn, EFG ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/F-W-Webb-Acquires-Bergen-Industrial-Supply-Co-to-Expand-Wholesale-Distribution-Channel-in-New-Jersey-20005350 Acquisition Highlights Strengths of Both Companies and Extends Webb’s Northeast Footprint<br /> <br /> BEDFORD, MA – F.W. Webb Company , the largest supplier of plumbing, heating, cooling and industrial products in the Northeast, announced plans to acquire Bergen Industrial Supply.<br /> <br /> Based in Elmwood Park, NJ, Bergen was founded in 1965 and distributes industrial pipe, valves, and fittings to manufacturing companies across northern and central New Jersey. Bergen serves ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/R-Wales-Group-of-Companies-Joins-Weir-Minerals-Portfolio-of-World-Renown-Brands-30000906 <div style="clear: both"> Madison, WI – The Weir Group PLC announced that it has purchased the R. Wales group of companies (“R. Wales”) a leading Canada-based manufacturer of wear resistant linings. Weir has extended its leading presence and capabilities in global mining and oil sands markets with the acquisition of the R. Wales group of companies. The company is now doing business as R. Wales, Specialty Rubber Products and will be a part of the Weir Minerals Division.<br ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Timken-Further-Diversifies-Portfolio-with-Acquisition-of-Interlube-Systems-Ltd-30000892 Plymouth, U.K.-based business provides automated lubrication delivery systems and services<br /> <br /> CANTON, Ohio – The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; <a href="http://www.timken.com/">www.timken.com</a>) today announced its acquisition of Interlube Systems Ltd., which makes and markets automated lubrication delivery systems and related components to end market sectors including commercial vehicles, construction, mining, and heavy and general industries.<br /> <br /> With 2012 sales of ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Fives-to-Reinforce-its-Activity-in-Machine-Tools-with-the-Acquisition-of-MAG-Americas-20004594 Fives to reinforce its activity in machine tools with the acquisition of MAG Americas, a global supplier of high-performance capital equipment<br /> <br /> Paris – Fives has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MAG Americas, a global supplier of high-performance machining solutions and composite processing. A subsidiary of the MAG Group, MAG Americas enjoys a unique position in the high-end segment of large and complex parts machining solutions and composite processing, where ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/I-VI-Incorporated-Announces-Acquisition-of-M-Cubed-Technologies-Inc-Expansion-of-Credit-Facility-20004231 PITTSBURGH, PA  – II-VI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI) announced today that it has acquired all of the outstanding shares of M Cubed Technologies, Inc. (M Cubed). The initial consideration consisted of cash of $71.4 million. In addition, the purchase price is subject to customary closing adjustments including a working capital adjustment which could increase the purchase price by up to $2.5 million in cash.<br /> <br /> Founded in 1993, M Cubed is headquartered in Connecticut with ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Key-Technology-Completes-Acquisition-of-High-end-Digital-Sorter-Innovator-Visys-30000801 WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTEC), a complete solutions provider and worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of process automation systems, announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Belgium-based Visys NV, a supplier of innovative digital sorters.<br /> <br /> Under the terms of the agreement, Visys became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Key Technology.  Shareholders of privately-owned Visys received approximately $13.0 ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Key-Technology-and-Visys-Announce-Merger-30000756 Complementary Companies Offer Unprecedented Mix of Products and Support Capabilities Worldwide<br /> <br /> Key Technology, Inc. and Visys NV, a leading provider of chute-fed in-air sorters used by food processors and waste recyclers, have entered into a merger agreement. The combination of Key Technology and Visys creates the single most complete source of high-performance, digital sorting technologies available for food processing and other industrial markets.<br /> <br /> “This ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Weiler-Corporation-Acquires-Rei-Abrasivos-20003646 Acquisition expands Weiler Corporation‘s presence in Brazil’s growing Metal Fabrication Industry<br /> <br /> Weiler Corporation announced today that it has acquired Rei Abrasivos, a manufacturer of vitrified and bonded abrasive products for the metalworking and foundry industries, located in Brazil. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.<br /> <br /> The addition of Rei Abrasivos expands Weiler’s reach into the growing Brazilian metal fabrication and foundry segments.  ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Hillman-Closes-H-Paulin-and-Co-Limited-Acquisition-30000724 CINCINNATI and TORONTO - The Hillman Companies, Inc. (Amex: HLM.Pr) ("Hillman") and H. Paulin Co., Limited (TSX: PAP.A) ("Paulin") are pleased to announce the successful completion of the previously announced arrangement pursuant to which Hillman acquired all of the issued and outstanding Class A common shares (the "Shares") of Paulin for a cash purchase price of C$27.60 per Share.<br /> <br /> With the completion of the arrangement, the Shares are expected to cease to be listed for trading on ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Ameristar-Strengthens-Entry-With-Acquisition-of-Prefab-Booth-Manufacturer-20003311 Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional perimeter security products, Ameristar Fence Products recently acquired Parking Booth Company Inc. of Sun Valley, CA. <br /> <br /> Parking Booth Company Inc. has been a fixture in the prefabricated booth building industry for over 15 years.  Its contributions in guard booth and directional traffic control products are recognized necessities for entry control all over the United States.  The addition of guard booth and building structures ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/HMS-Industrial-Networks-Acquires-IXXAT-Automation-20003242 <div class="column"> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica'; color: rgb(51,51,51); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 700">“Together IXXAT and HMS will become an industrial communication group with 350 employees and sales of more than 50 million Euro – a world market leader in our industry,” says Staffan Dahlström, CEO of HMS Industrial Networks AB. </span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica'; color: rgb(51,51,51); font-size: 10pt">HMS Industrial Networks has ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400