Wilo-Salmson acquires Korean pump manufacturer

Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions are now united under the umbrella of the new Busch Group. Together, they offer an extensive product portfolio and improved customer experience. Headquartered in Germany’s Black Forest, the Busch Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of comprehensive vacuum solutions, including vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, compressors and gas abatement systems.

Endress+Hauser plans to take over Swiss Angenstein ESTECH AG, including the company’s production site in Cernay, France, ESTECH Industries Angenstein SA, succursale de Cernay.

PLEUGER announces its strategic acquisition of AVI International, a Connecticut-based specialist in the upgrade, repair, and service of rotating equipment. This acquisition signifies a major expansion into the North American markets, marking a new chapter in the company’s history of innovation and engineering excellence. The company also has manufacturing facilities in Germany and France.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. announced on January 2, 2024 that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Josam Company (“Josam”), a leading provider and manufacturer of drainage and plumbing products for over 100 years.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that on December 31, 2023, its wholly owned subsidiary Headwater Companies, LLC acquired substantially all of the assets of LCA Pump, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company, which operates Water Works Pump.

KRACHT GmbH (Kracht), a manufacturer of high-quality technologies including external gear pumps, fluid measurement, valves, hydraulic drives, and dosing systems has become part of Atlas Copco Group.