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The Chinaust Group, a 50/50 joint venture between GF Piping Systems and Lingyun Industrial Co., announces today the acquisition of two Chinese companies: Shuchang Auto Part Co. Ltd and Lingyun Jingran Gas Valve Co. Ltd.

Sulzer signed a binding agreement to acquire Geka GmbH, headquartered in Bechhofen, Germany. The transaction creates a leader in proprietary B2B mixing and applicator solutions. The enterprise value is EUR 260 million (CHF 282 million).

Atlas Copco, a provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has acquired the operating assets of Roxel Rental, a supplier of temporary air solutions for the Norwegian offshore industry.

Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau has taken over Bos Benelux B.V. After 30 years as an active partner, Vogelsang has now strengthened its bond with the company, in order to control sales in the Benelux countries directly in the future.

Specialist in positive displacement pumps, fluid handling systems and related services, AxFlow, extends its product portfolio and Swedish market coverage with the acquisition of Esspump AB.

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Schneider Druckluft GmbH, a German designer and producer of professional compressed air solutions with a large network of retailers and specialist shops.

GF Machining Solutions a specialist of micro-machining based on milling and laser technologies.

GF Piping Systems, a division of GF, announces today the acquisition of PT Eurapipe Solutions Indonesia. It offers a unique platform for further growth in this important country.

Sulzer acquired PC Cox Group Ltd. headquartered in Newbury, UK, on April 4, 2016. The enterprise value is about GBP 16 million (22 CHF million). PC Cox is a leading manufacturer of handheld sealant and adhesive dispensers for industrial applications.

GEA successfully concluded the acquisition of Imaforni, headquartered in Verona, Italy.