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VSX – VOGEL SOFTWARE has joined the “Everfield” European software group. Apart from the development of new markets, the founders of VSX are thus taking the first step towards a long-term succession plan. For VSX customers, this primarily means lasting stability and security for the investments made.

Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of FS Medical Technology Business (FS Medical), based in California, USA. The business services, sells, verifies, and tests piped medical and laboratory gas equipment and systems.

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire the cryopump service and distribution business of ZEUS Co., Ltd. The business provides service and sales distribution for the Vacuum Technique business area’s CTI and Polycold products in South Korea.

Xylem and Evoqua announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Xylem will acquire Evoqua in an all-stock transaction that reflects an implied enterprise value of approximately $7.5 billion.

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire CVS Engineering GmbH, a German manufacturer of industrial vacuum pumps and blowers for mobile use on tanker trucks and other types of transport.

Trelleborg comments on the acquisition of the US-based company Minnesota Rubber & Plastics that was finalized recently.

Atlas Copco has acquired Shandong Meditech Medical Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of onsite oxygen solutions for the healthcare market. The company is based in Shandong, China.

Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of Northeast Compressor. Northeast Compressor sells air compressors, related equipment, and services to a broad range of industrial customers in upstate New York, USA.

Atlas Copco has acquired Entreprises Larry Inc., a distributor of air compressor solutions based in Montreal, Québec. The company has a strong presence in the Québec province in Canada, and mainly serves customers in the general industry.

The Wilo Group is acquiring two specialists in flood control and wastewater treatment in China.