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new large aperture motorized rotary stages for vacuum applications
IntelLiDrives released a new large aperture motorized stages RTHM-191 manufactred to operate in 10-6 Torr vacuum, with all mechanical parts lubricated with high vacuum compatible grease. Aluminum parts are not anodized. Stages are cleaned in vacuum chamber and packed before dispatch. more |
Agilent Technologies Expands Vacuum Products Portfolio with Acquisition of Pump Maker P.V.R.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 21, 2011 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has acquired P.V.R. s.r.l., a long-established vacuum pump manufacturer based in Valmadrera, Italy. The addition of P.V.R., a privately held company, expands Agilent's vacuum products portfolio for industrial applications. more |
Graham Corporation awarded three new orders with a combined value of $4.3 million
Nov. 3, 2011 Graham Corporation today announced that it has been awarded three new orders with a combined value of $4.3 million. An order for an ethylene production facility in Asia, which is expanding production capacity, requires two of Graham's custom-engineered surface condensers. The additional two orders are for U.S. installations. A Graham vacuum ejector system will be installed in an oil refinery that is being revamped to expand its capacity and provide the capability of processing Bakken crude oil from North Dakota shale formations. Finally, Graham will supply a steam surface condenser for a 40 MW biomass power plant. This is the seventh biomass power project order Graham has secured over the last year. more |
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Graham Corp. appoints Robert A. Platt, PE, as Vice President of Sales
Nov. 3, 2011 Graham announced that Robert A. Platt, PE, was appointed Vice President of Sales, effective October 27, 2011. Mr. Platt brings to Graham significant industry experience in sales and general management. Prior to joining Graham, Mr. Platt was most recently President of API Basco, a heat transfer company. Previously, he has held leadership positions at Maag Systems, Carver Pump Company, Ingersoll Dresser Pumps and Bornemann Pumps. A registered professional engineer, he earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology. more |
Gardner Denver Announces Agreement to Acquire Robuschi
Oct. 11, 2011 Gardner Denver, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with the holders of 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Robuschi S.p.A. ("Robuschi"), a market leading European manufacturer of blowers and pumps, for a purchase price of approximately EUR 152 million ($207 million at current exchange rates). Robuschi is headquartered in Parma, Italy, and has annual revenues of approximately EUR 70 million ($95 million). Its shares are currently held by an investor group led by Milan, Italy based Aksia Group. more |
Agilent Technologies Publishes New Vacuum Products Catalog
Aug. 10, 2011 Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced publication of the latest edition of its Vacuum Products Catalog. This 520-page compendium features 3,850 products and accessories, plus application and technical notes. This is the most comprehensive catalog in our 50-plus-year history - said Giampaolo Levi, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Vacuum Products Division. more and download |
Second quarter 2011: Gardner Denver Delivers Record Results
WAYNE, PA, Jul 21, 2011 Gardner Denver, Inc. (NYSE: GDI) today announced second quarter 2011 results that established quarterly records for orders, revenues, operating income and DEPS. In addition, backlog at June 30, 2011 was $681.7 million, an all-time high. Revenues and operating income were $610.7 million and $99.2 million, respectively. Operating income improved 75% compared to the three-month period of the prior year, increasing to $99.2 million from $56.6 million in 2010. Operating income as a percentage of revenues was 16.2% in the second quarter of 2011, up 360 basis points compared to 12.6% in last year's second quarter. The increase in operating income was largely driven by incremental profitability on the revenue growth, favorable product mix and the benefits of operational improvements previously implemented. For the second quarter of 2011, net income and DEPS attributable to Gardner Denver were $67.1 million and $1.27, respectively. The three-month period ended June 30, 2011 included expenses for profit improvement initiatives and other items totaling $5.2 million, or $0.08 DEPS. download the complete report (pdf) |
Hannover Messe ComVac 2011
April, 4 - 8, 2011 In 2011 exhibitors at ComVac will once again be showing an international trade public what the compressed air and vacuum technology industry has to offer: from the generation, treatment and distribution of compressed air to applications in machines and systems.
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Oerlikon - Facts and figures for an extraordinary business year 2010
Pfäffikon SZ, March 23, 2011 - Media and analyst conference for the 2010 annual results Oerlikon Vacuum can look back on an extraordinary business year. Order intake rose strongly to CHF 438 million in 2010, a plus of 35 percent. Sales increased by 27 percent to CHF 410 million. Orders on hand amounted to CHF 84 million at year-end (previous year: CHF 68 million). The operating profit reached CHF 38 million in 2010 from CHF 10 million in 2009. The Segment returned to profitability, and EBIT improved to CHF 30 million in 2010 from CHF –3 million in 2009 due to the benefits of the Segment's cost management efforts that offset the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates. more |
Graham Corporation Receives Orders totaling approximately $6.5 million
BATAVIA, NY, March 21, 2011 – Graham Corporation (NYSE Amex: GHM) a designer and manufacturer of critical equipment for the oil refining, petrochemical and power industries, including the supply of components and raw materials to nuclear power plants, today announced that it has been awarded five orders totaling approximately $6.5 million. more |
Controlled Bake-out in Vacuum (Heating Solution)
VACOM offers reliable, application-proven and innovative vacuum technology for your application from atmosphere to ultra-high vacuum. Customised solutions to measure and regulate your vacuum process are our strength: New in Vacom product range: Controlled Bake-out in Vacuum (Heating Solution) - a package consisting of software and hardware to control heating devices on your system. more |
Pfeiffer Vacuum closes acquisition of Adixen
Asslar, Germany - Dec. 31, 2010 - First integration measures are taken - Target confirmed to become a world leader in vacuum solutions - Closing has an impact on the 2010 balance sheet Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG today closed the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent’s Vacuum Technology Unit "Adixen". The company had announced the intention to purchase Adixen on November 3, 2010. The purchase price totals approximately € 200 million on a debt/cash-free basis. In order to finance the deal, Pfeiffer Vacuum had generated about € 112 million through a capital increase and the sale of treasury shares on November 18. The remaining part of the purchase price was funded through a bank loan. Manfred Bender, Chief Executive Officer of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG, comments on the acquisition: "We are happy that the transaction is settled now. We already took first steps towards the integration of Adixen in the past weeks. Together with the management of Adixen we are convinced to become a world leader in vacuum solutions." more |
Nash Oldest Pump Contest Winner
Dec. 30, 2010 Gardner Denver Nash is happy to announce the winner of the Oldest Pump Contest: the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, Drainage Station #6. They entered the contest with two pumps that have been running since 1928 (that’s 82 years)! more |
Edwards expands ixa vacuum pump family
CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, UK. - December 1, 2010 Edwards, a leading global supplier of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, today expanded its iXA family of magnetically-levitated turbomolecular pumps with the introduction of the STP-iXA2206 and STP-iXA3306 pumps. Developed for solar, glass coating, semiconductor and LCD etch applications, the iXA2206/iXA3306 pumps deliver best-in-class performance superior to that offered by earlier iXA family pumps. more |
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