US positive displacement pump firm Unibloc Pump has purchased Flotronic Pumps, a UK-based producer of specialised, air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps and equipment.
Founded in 1990, Flotronic Pumps invented the ‘One Nut’ AODD pump. The pioneering single bolt design reduces course of downtime by simplifying pump assembly/disassembly, providing savings in upkeep costs.
Unibloc Pump chief government officer Chris Stevens will join the Flotronic Pumps leadership group as CEO.
“This acquisition is a perfect hand-in-glove fit for Unibloc Pump,” stated Stevens. “ Best selling and Flotronic Pumps are able to drive accelerated progress by offering prospects merchandise and options fueled by our passions for innovation, safety and ease in maintenance to keep away from downtime and improve efficiencies.”
“Important to this acquisition is that each corporations share complementary market footprints,” mentioned Flotronics proprietor Stuart Whitehouse. “The combination will enable Unibloc Pump to grow its UK and European enterprise, while also giving Flotronic Pumps an unmatched North American foothold. That should pay off in greater market coverage and elevated overall worth delivered to the client.”
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