KSB Group Takes Over Velmec

20.09.2004

This July the KSB Group bought the Italian valves service operation Velmec S.r.l. With the take-over KSB Service has strengthened its position in Italy, with a particular emphasis on valve repair work.

Velmec S.r.l. has two sites near Venice and Rome as well as one on Sardinia.

Furthermore KSB has founded a new service company on Gran Canaria. The Atlantic Pump & Valve Service S.L. started operations on 1 August, offering all-round servicing for pumps, valves and related products. The firm is based in Las Palmas.

As a result of these initiatives, KSB now owns over 65 service operations throughout Europe.

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