Schneider Electric's acquisition of Invensys seen as positive and potentially industry-changing
10 February, 2014Already a discrete-manufacturing leader, Schneider's acquisition of Invensys allows the company to bring a process-heavy portfolio into its fold.
Saputo acquires 52% stake in WCB
23 January, 2014Canadian dairy company Saputo has won the bidding war for Warrnambool Butter and Cheese (WCB), announcing that it has acquired 52.7% of the company's shares.
CAPS to exclusively distribute Pedro Gil blowers in Aust
22 January, 2014CAPS Australia has signed an exclusive Australian distributorship for Pedro Gil positive displacement blowers.
Schneider Electric completes $5bn Invensys acquisition
22 January, 2014Schneider Electric has completed its acquisition of Invensys PLC. The acquisition is reported to be worth US$5 billion. According to the company, the resulting combined entity will “have a unique position in industrial and infrastructure end-markets”.
APM Automation Solutions acquired by Emerson
19 December, 2013APM Automation Solutions, a leading developer of solids volume and level measurement instrumentation, has been acquired by Emerson and will become part of the Emerson Process Management business.
Omega Air launched in Australia
26 November, 2013Cope Air Technologies has announced it will distribute Omega Air Filtration products in Australia and New Zealand. The Omega product range is manufactured in Europe and, according to Cope Air’s Managing Director, is offered at affordable prices.
Emerson acquires Indian manufacturer
04 October, 2013Emerson has announced it will acquire Indian ball valve and automation system manufacturer Virgo Valves and Controls. Virgo's sales in 2012 - in more than 60 countries - were approximately $250 million.
ESCHA and Micromax announce sales partnership
06 August, 2013ESCHA Bauelemente GmbH and Micromax Sensors & Automation have entered into a sales partnership, extending ESCHA’s sales operations and enhancing its market position in Australia.
Smith Flow Control names exclusive Australian distributor
31 July, 2013Smith Flow Control has changed its Australian distribution methods, appointing WA company Teksal Controls as its exclusive Australian distributor and systems integrator of its valve interlocking and control and process safety products.
Pressure Dynamics purchased by consortium
29 July, 2013Pressure Dynamics has been bought out by a consortium, commencing trading as a new entity on 26 July. The company appointed PPB Advisory as receivers and managers on 7 June.
Hurll Nu-Way named as Hitachi air compressor distributor
27 June, 2013Hurll Nu-Way has been appointed as an authorised distributor of Hitachi air compressors in Australia, including oil-flooded screw compressors, oil-free scroll compressors and smaller piston compressors.
Xylem acquires water and wastewater company Multitrode
12 April, 2013Global water technology company Xylem has acquired Multitrode, a privately owned Australia-based water and wastewater technology and services company.
Inaco and Rittal announce distribution partnership
18 March, 2013Specialist industrial automation and controls distributor Inaco Automation Controls has announced a new distribution alliance with Rittal for Australia.
New systems integrator and distributor for Delta Tau products
28 February, 2013Motion Technologies has been announced as a systems integrator and Australian distributor for all Delta Tau products.
Rotork acquires Fairchild Industrial Products Company
04 February, 2013Rotork has announced the acquisition of Fairchild Industrial Products Company, a manufacturer of high-precision pneumatic controls and power transmission products based in North Carolina, USA.
