Flowrox Oy Has Acquired Polar-Automaatio Oy

15.08.2019
Flowrox Oy, a leading manufacturer of industrial valves and pumps based in Lappeenranta, Finland, has acquired Polar-Automaatio Oy, a Finnish company specialising in the design, overall delivery and maintenance of industrial automation systems.
Flowrox Oy Has Acquired Polar-Automaatio Oy

By combining the expertise, Flowrox and Polar-Automaatio provide customers with more comprehensive solutions . In the photo Jukka Koskela (CEO of Flowrox Oy) and Markus Saloniemi (CEO of Polar-Automaatio). (Image source: Flowrox Oy)

The acquisition strengthens Flowrox’s automation expertise and supports the company’s strong growth.

“Polar-Automaatio has a long and reputable history in the sectors that Flowrox operates in. Polar-Automaatio has been particularly impressive as a turnkey supplier of modernisation projects for automated production lines. Such projects often offer the possibility to include Flowrox’s other equipment and components in the overall package, such as valves, pumps and filters”, explains Flowrox CEO and president Jukka Koskela.

“Flowrox has invested heavily in the development of IIoT-based smart automation systems in recent years. There are many older automation systems out there that require renewal in the near future. Experts such as Polar-Automaatio that are independent of system suppliers have a special status in such projects. This acquisition will enable Flowrox to provide their customers with more comprehensive solutions”, Koskela continues.

“The deal strengthens Polar-Automaatio’s role as a process and automation technology specialist, and enables growth in servicing operations as well as opening up opportunities to bring our expertise and heritage to international markets. Flowrox is the perfect partner for us on account of its focus on growth, existing global sales and service network, and advanced IIoT solutions. By combining our expertise, the two companies form a highly competitive global service provider”, says Polar-Automaatio CEO Markus Saloniemi.

Source: Flowrox Oy

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