- 16 March 2007 -

Sanitary acquisition for Alfa Laval

Separation specialist is acquire US-based DSO Fluid Handling, a manufacturer of parts for pumps and valves for the sanitary processing industries.

"The acquisition of DSO is in line with Alfa Laval's acquisition strategy of targeting companies that complement our existing business in terms of products, geography or new sales channels with a rapid contribution to profitable growth," says Lars Renström, President and CEO of Alfa Laval.

"In this case we are adding a complementary channel for replacement parts to the sanitary processing industries, mainly targeted in the US ."

DSO, based in Irvington ( Newark ), New Jersey , had a turnover in 2006 of about SEK 50 million and has approximately 20 employees. DSO will continue to sell its products under its own brand.

www.alfalaval.com

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