ThomasNet News® is a service of ThomasNet.com http://news.thomasnet.com Sat, 26 May 2012 15:12:23 -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/General-Cable-Corporation-to-Acquire-Alcan-Cable-The-Wire-and-Cable-Business-of-Rio-Tinto-PLC-615691 HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY, May 21, 2012 - General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) (the Company) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Alcan Cable, the wire and cable business of Rio Tinto plc (Rio Tinto) (LSE: RIO). The purchase price is $185 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments primarily related to working capital levels at closing as provided in the definitive purchase agreement. The Company expects to use its Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility to principally fund the ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/MATHESON-Acquires-Airweld-Inc-852539 Basking Ridge, NJ - May 11, 2012 - MATHESON has successfully acquired the assets and business of US Airweld, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona with operations located throughout Arizona and New Mexico. This purchase will improve MATHESON's existing business in Phoenix, Tucson, and Albuquerque as well as expand the network to new parts of both states. The acquired business will become a part of the MATHESON Packaged Gas Division. "We are truly pleased to welcome US Airweld as part of the ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Oilind-Safety-Becomes-Airgas-On-Site-Safety-Services-852460 RADNOR, PA - May 7, 2012 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that Oilind Safety, Inc. has changed its name to Airgas On-Site Safety Services, Inc. Airgas acquired Oilind Safety, which provides safety equipment rentals and safety management services, in 2008 and it has been one of Airgas' fastest growing businesses over the past two years with 18 branches in the Mid Western and Western U.S. "We are very proud of the Oilind Safety brand and its heritage of more than 40 years of ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/CoorsTek-Acquires-ANCeram-GmbH-and-Co-KG-Technical-Ceramics-852419 Purchase to broaden EU presence and ceramic manufacturing capabilities including aluminum nitride components, brazing & metallizing, and high-strength silicon nitride substrates GOLDEN, Colo., May 1, 2012 - CoorsTek, the world's largest technical ceramics manufacturer, today officially announced the purchase of ANCeram GmbH & Co. KG of Bindlach, Germany. Known primarily for its extended range of specialty aluminum nitrides, ANCeram manufactures ceramic substrates, insulators, and structural ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/H-and-R-Construction-Parts-and-Equipment-Inc-Purchased-the-Rights-to-Crawler-Equipment-Sales-614351 As of April 9th, H&R Construction Parts and Equipment Inc purchased the rights to Crawler Equipment Sales in Lawrenceville GA. Over the years H&R Construction has focused on offering our customers the highest quality alternative parts from one of our 4 locations in Buffalo NY, Edmonton AB (Canada), Blue Springs MO, or Riverside CA. H&R's purchase of Crawler Equipment Sales will improve the company's service to customers in the southeastern United States. The former CES employees bring in ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Agilent-Technologies-Centellax-Announce-Agilent-Will-Acquire-Centellax-s-Test-and-Measurement-Business-852408 SANTA CLARA and SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 27, 2012 - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and Centellax today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Agilent to acquire the assets of Centellax's test and measurement business. Centellax, a privately held company, designs and manufactures key technology and products such as bit-error ratio testers and signal generators used for testing high-speed digital communication systems and components. The acquisition, subject to customary ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/TVI-Vision-Oy-Now-Under-the-Wings-on-Jai-852340 SAN JOSE, CA - April 25, 2012 - JAI, a leading machine vision camera manufacturer, is pleased to announce the acquisition of TVI Vision Oy, Finland. TVI Vision Oy, which has a strong, longstanding presence, especially in the European color line scan market, will contribute to the JAI business with a complete product portfolio, a customer base, the TVI Vision Oy technology base and, last but not least, highly qualified employees. TVI Vision Oy will continue to operate as an independent entity ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Applied-Industrial-Technologies-to-Acquire-Distribution-Businesses-of-SKF-in-Australia-and-New-Zealand-852331 Expands Global Capabilities CLEVELAND, April 25, 2012 - Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire SKF's company-owned distribution businesses in Australia and New Zealand ("SKF Distribution"). The acquisition is expected to be completed by July 1, 2012. SKF Distribution supplies bearings, seals, lubrication products, and power transmission products through 29 Australian service centers and eight New Zealand locations, all wholly owned. ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/PLC-Holding-Acquires-Wisconsin-Oven-Corporation-613970 PLC Holding of France has acquired Wisconsin Oven Corporation, a leading American manufacturer of industrial ovens for the aerospace, automotive, composite and finishing industries. Details regarding the acquisition have not been disclosed. PLC Holding is now comprised of Elmetherm, Elino, Wistra, Wisconsin Oven Corporation, and Mecarom Dotcom LTD. PLC Holding has a worldwide presence with offices located in the United States, Germany, France, Romania, India, and China. PLC Holding provides ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Cameron-to-Acquire-the-TTS-Energy-Division-from-TTS-Group-ASA-852236 HOUSTON, April 18, 2012 - Cameron (NYSE: CAM) has agreed to acquire the drilling equipment business of TTS Energy Division from TTS Group ASA (Oslo Stock Exchange) in an all cash transaction valued at $270 million. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including review and approval by the Norwegian Competition Authorities (NCA). The transaction is expected to close during the middle of 2012. TTS Energy Division delivers high performance drilling equipment, rig packages ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Pawling-Corporation-Acquires-Alpar-Architectural-Products-613688 WASSIAC, N.Y. - Pawling Corporation, a leading provider of wall protection, entrance matting, athletic flooring, and parking and traffic safety solutions today announced that it has acquired Alpar Architectural Products. Alpar produces the construction industry's only truly biobased, rapidly renewable alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) wall protection. The purchase of Alpar Architectural Products, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/General-Cable-Expands-its-Transportation-and-Industrial-Harnesses-Business-into-South-America-613242 HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY, April 12, 2012 - General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC), a global leader in ignition wire harness technology, reported today that it has acquired Délphia Produtos Elétricos Ltda. ("Delphia"), located in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo State, Brazil. The business will continue to operate as Delphia under the umbrella of General Cable Automotiva Brasil. Délphia is a leading manufacturer of automotive ignition wire harnesses sold into the Brazilian market. The ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Rice-Lake-Acquires-Seattle-Based-Measurement-Systems-International-612795 Rice Lake Weighing Systems announces the purchase of Measurement Systems International (MSI), a scale equipment manufacturer based in Seattle, Washington. MSI has been in business in business since 1977 with niche technologies such as crane scales, aircraft load monitors, and more, that are now sought after and distributed throughout the world. Rice Lake plans to keep MSI manufacturing and operations at its current location, including all existing employees, and use the business's broad ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Parker-Expands-Presence-in-Fluid-Power-and-Process-Control-Markets-with-the-Acquisition-of-Snap-tite-Incorporated-852056 CLEVELAND, April 3, 2012 - Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has acquired Snap-tite Incorporated of Erie, Pennsylvania. Snap-tite is a manufacturer of innovative high-pressure fluid power components for oil and gas, industrial and research markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Snap-tite has annual sales of approximately $100 million and employs 500 people. The company has operations in Erie, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Airgas-Acquires-Nordan-Smith-Operating-in-Mississippi-Arkansas-and-Alabama-852040 RADNOR, PA - March 30, 2012 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has acquired the assets and operations of Industrial Welding Supplies of Hattiesburg, LLC, which is doing business as Nordan Smith, a Hattiesburg, MS-based distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related supplies. The acquired business, with 17 locations throughout Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama, generates annual revenues in excess of $30 million. After a transitional period, six of the acquired ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/One-Equity-Partners-Completes-Acquisition-of-Sonneborn-612513 PARSIPPANY, NJ, March 30, 2012 - Sonneborn Holdings, LLC. ("Sonneborn"), a world leader in the manufacture and supply of high-purity specialty hydrocarbons, announced today One Equity Partners ("OEP") has completed the acquisition of the outstanding shares of Sonneborn from Sun Capital Partners ("Sun"). Bob Muller, Sonneborn's CEO, said, "The transaction is a pivotal point in Sonneborn's history. With OEP's significant capital injection, the Company is well positioned for future growth. ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Linx-Technologies-Acquires-Radiotronix-and-Announces-New-Products-612402 March 28, 2012 - Linx Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of wireless products such as radio frequency (RF) modules, has acquired substantially all the assets of Radiotronix, another developer and manufacturer of RF modules. Linx will manufacture and provide long-term support for the Wi.232DTS, Wi.232FHSS, Wi.DP1203 and Wi.DP1205 product lines from Radiotronix. They are available for purchase through Linx and Mouser Electronics. Linx also offers drop-in replacements for many ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Jampro-Antennas-to-Have-Expanded-More-Powerful-Presence-at-NAB-2012-611946 Sacramento, CA - Jampro Antennas, Inc. - a world leader in the manufacture and design of radio frequency components and antennas for radio and television transmission - will have a stronger presence at NAB since the US-based manufacturer acquired Alan Dick Broadcast, one of the oldest names in Europe known for broadcast antennas, combiners / filters, towers and broadcast infrastructure services. The larger, more powerful company will show a full complement of best-selling economical and ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Bead-Industries-Looks-for-New-Acquisition-to-Accelerate-Growth-611857 Bead Industries, Inc. is a successful 98 year-old manufacturing and distribution company based in Milford, CT. Their diversified businesses include electronic interconnect, commercial plumbing and Bead Chain® products. Bead acquired Autoswage Products' tubular and square wire swaging operation for cash in December 2010 and successfully integrated that business into their Bead Electronics Division during 2011. In a statement, company President Ron Andreoli said, "Bead is actively looking to ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Metalor-Acquires-Henkel-s-Silver-and-Powder-Manufacturing-Asset-611616 Metalor Technologies International SA (www.metalor.com) and Henkel (www.henkel.com) have signed an agreement for the Metalor Group to acquire Henkel's silver powder manufacturing assets in Port Huron, Michigan. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf, Ablestik and Loctite. Henkel is the world market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments for consumers, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Samuel-Increases-Participation-in-Freight-Car-Industry-Acquires-Stanrail-Corporation-611466 Wayne K. Bassett, President and CEO of Samuel, Son & Co., Limited, announced the acquisition of Stanrail Corporation, a premier designer, manufacturer and distributor of railcar components effective March 1, 2012. Stanrail becomes part of the Roll Form Group, a division of Samuel. Located in Gary, Indiana Stanrail employs 122 and operates from a 155,000 square foot facility. "The acquisition of Stanrail fits well with the Roll Form Group's focus on the freight car industry", said Mr. ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/MOCON-to-Acquire-Danish-Packaging-Technology-Company-851704 PBI-Dansensor is a leading provider of MAP instruments with $19.3 million in sales in 2011 MINNEAPOLIS - MOCON, Inc. (NasdaqGM:MOCO) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire PBI-Dansensor A/S (Dansensor) of Ringsted, Denmark, a privately-held leading manufacturer of specialized instrumentation for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and other perishable items. In 2011, Dansensor recorded sales of approximately $19.3 million. The ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Laird-Technologies-Acquires-Emerson-and-Cuming-Microwave-Products-610878 Purchase expands EMI Solutions portfolio with established product brands St. Louis, Missouri, USA - March 2, 2012 - Laird Technologies, Inc., a global technology company focused on providing components and solutions that protect electronic devices from electromagnetic interference and heat, and that enable connectivity through wireless applications and antenna systems, today announced its acquisition of Microwave Materials Group ("MMG"), the holding company of Emerson & Cuming Microwave ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Elgin-Fastener-Group-Acquires-Quality-Bolt-and-Screw-851532 Versailles, IN - Elgin Fastener Group, LLC (EFG) announces the completed acquisition of Quality Bolt & Screw Co. of Brecksville, Ohio. Founded in 1958, Quality Bolt & Screw is a manufacturer of custom engineered cold headed/cold formed bolts, pins, studs, chain, military and other custom fasteners. With ISO 9001:2008 and QSLM (Military Type 2) certification, Quality Bolt & Screw has a long history as a reputable supplier of special fasteners. Jeff Liter, EFG President and CEO, said, "The ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Gordon-Brush-Acquires-Assets-of-The-Footwork-Corporation-611117 COMMERCE, CA -- March 1, 2012. Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., taking another step towards steady company expansion, has acquired the assets of The FootWork Corporation of Sarasota, Florida. All assets, including the trademarked FootMate(TM) System are now under the Gordon Brush umbrella. The FootMate(TM) System is a uniquely contoured and specially designed brush that adheres to the bottom of any shower for cleansing and massaging the foot. The foot is rubbed across the contoured bristles, ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/ATS-Provides-Update-on-Photowatt-France-Judicial-Recovery-Process-851403 CAMBRIDGE, ON, Feb. 27, 2012 - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (TSX: ATA) ("ATS" or the "Company") announced that in a decision rendered today, the Commercial Court of Vienne (France) has authorized EDF Energies Nouvelles Reparties (EDF ENR), a subsidiary of the EDF group which is dedicated to renewable energies, to purchase Photowatt International SAS (PW) assets out of bankruptcy and continue its operations. According to EDF ENR's offer, the entire workforce of PW will be transferred to ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Hammond-Power-Solutions-Inc-Completes-Acquisition-of-Pan-Electro-Technic-Enterprises-Private-Limited-in-India-851707 GUELPH, ONTARIO - Feb. 23, 2012 - Hammond Power Solutions Inc. ("HPS") (TSX:HPS.A) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Pan-Electro Technic Enterprises Private Limited ("PETE") in India, acquiring a 70% equity ownership of its transformer business. The company will operate as PETE - Hammond Power Solutions Private Limited, a subsidiary of HPS. The purchase of PETE expands HPS' global presence and provides a platform for expansion into the Indian, Asian and African ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/MW-Industries-Inc-Announces-Acquisition-of-Pontotoc-Spring-851249 Leading Manufacturer of Engineered Springs Expands Operations To Mississippi LOGANSPORT, Ind., Feb. 21, 2012 - MW Industries, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of highly engineered specialty springs and fasteners, continued the expansion of its operations with the announcement today of its acquisition of Pontotoc Spring of Pontotoc Mississippi, a division of Union Spring & Manufacturing Corporation of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Pontotoc Spring is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket coil ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Bosch-Plans-to-Acquire-Eisai-s-Machinery-Business-Companies-851050 Expansion of Bosch Packaging Technology Acquisition strengthens position in the pharmaceutical market o Eisai machinery business companies specialize in inspection technology as well as the sale of packaging machines and materials<br> o Rising demands on the production and packaging process due to increasing levels of safety requirements<br> o 2010 turnover of around 76 million euros, around 120 associates Stuttgart/Tokyo - Bosch Packaging Technology plans to acquire the machinery business ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Regal-Beloit-Announces-Acquisition-of-Milwaukee-Gear-Company-609283 February 3, 2012 (BELOIT, WI): Regal Beloit Corporation (NYSE: RBC) today announced that it has acquired Milwaukee Gear Company, a Wisconsinbased leading manufacturer of highly engineered gearing components for oil and gas applications as well as a wide variety of other commercial and industrial applications. The acquisition price was $80.0 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments, and was paid in cash. Milwaukee Gear is expected to add approximately $60.0 million in revenue ... info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News®) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400