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Bran+Luebbe, an SPX Process Equipment operation, has been a worldwide leader in metering, analyzing and processing liquids for more than 75 years. |
| Year established : | 1933 | Business : | Manufacturer |
| Company name : | Bran+Luebbe GmbH | |
| Street : | Werkstrasse 4, D-22844 | |
| City : | Norderstedt | |
| Website : | www.bran-luebbe.de | |
| E-mail : | info.germany@prozessequipment.spx.com | |
| Phone : | 49 (0)40-5 22 02-0 | |
| Fax : | 49 (0)40-5 22 02-4 44 | |
| Office Type : | Head office | |
| Country Name : | Germany | |
In the final agreement as amended December 22, 2011, the total purchase price comprises 500 million British Pounds ("GBP"),paid at closing, plus a potential earn-out payment in 2013 based on 2012 EBITDA performance. The total consideration may not exceed 750 million GBP. See the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 22, 2011, for more details. The structure of the earnout was revised to better align with CLYDEUNION's financial performance expectations, while the reduced upfront payment reduces risk to SPX.
"Our purchase of CLYDEUNION is consistent with our long-term strategy of expanding our Flow Technology capabilities, and we expect this will be a defining acquisition for us, as it immediately establishes a global platform for our Flow segment in the power and energy sector," said Christopher J. Kearney, SPX's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"CLYDEUNION also will increase our global presence, particularly in emerging markets where energy infrastructure growth is strongest. We expect this high-quality business to perform well under the proven leadership of Flow Technology segment president Don Canterna and his global team."
CLYDEUNION Pumps' primary products include centrifugal pumps and reciprocating pumps. It also provides aftermarket repair services on a global basis. CLYDEUNION Pumps has approximately 2,000 global employees, is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and operates eight manufacturing facilities and 25 service centers worldwide.
About SPX Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) is a global Fortune 500 multi-industry manufacturing leader with over $5 billion in annual revenue, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 16,000 employees. The company's highly-specialized, engineered products and technologies serve customers in three primary strategic growth markets: infrastructure, process equipment and diagnostic tools. Many of SPX's innovative solutions are playing a role in helping to meet rising global demand, particularly in emerging markets, for electricity, processed foods and beverages and vehicle services. The company's products include thermal heat transfer equipment for power plants; power transformers for utility companies; process equipment
for the food & beverage industry; and diagnostic tools and equipment for the vehicle service industry.
For more information,please visit http://www.spx.com/.
Certain statements in this press release including any statements relating to performance of the referenced acquisition, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Please refer to our public filings for a discussion of certain important factors that relate to forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The words "expect," "believe" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Statements in the press release speak only as
of the date of this press release, and SPX disclaims any responsibility to update or revise such statements.
SOURCE SPX Corporation
Jennifer H. Epstein (Media), +1-704-752-7403
As worldwide manufacturer of metering-and process pumps, process systems as well as on-line analysers we provide highest quality standards, innovative ideas to our customers based on a wide application and process know-how . Common goals of our American mother company SPX and B+L are to form a global successful and reliable network of own employees, distributors and representations as well as excellent service and support. We offer a broad portfolio of components such as pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, valves etc. and complete process systems.
Bran+Luebbe metering pumps and turn-key systems (process systems) are used in various industries such as oil+gas, petrochemical and chemical processes, food and beverages, personal care and household detergents, pharmacy, paper and last but not leased water treatment. Every time a liquid has to be pumped as well as measured and in case several liquids have to be mixed according to a recipe Bran+Luebbe Metering Pumps and Systems are the best choice. They are outstandingly suitable in various process steps producing constant quality with high reliability.
Bran+Luebbe process pumps with hydraulically actuated double diaphragm pump heads and robust highly efficient modular gear boxes produce high process safety and reliability. The wide range in capacity and pressure allows operations in critical high pressure applications.
The Bran+Luebbe analyser family was developed to serve for years as reliable process analysers in an industrial environment. Nearly 60 years of application knowledge are built into these extremely precise instruments without loosing its practically oriented characteristics. With thousands of installations worldwide they serve around the clock in all areas of water treatment, sewage and power station as well as in other industries.
We are proud of our strong position in the international market place, the high precision and reliability of our equipment. At the same time we are flexible to comply with the requirements of our customers and the market demands. Innovative ideas, growing know-how and customized solutions as well as continuous optimisation of our production routines give us the leading edge in the market. Customer satisfaction has highest priority in all our actions and includes service and spare part availability. This is proved by numerous industrial certificates and awards that recognise the excellent B+L products and services.
- Water Conditioning
- Softening
- De Acidifying
- De Chlorination
- Plant for Flocculation and Coagulation (incl phosphate elimination)
- Neutralization plant
- Dosage equipment and plant
- Removal of iron and Manganese
- Aeration equipment
- Aeration equipment for rivers and lakes
- Sludge stirrers
- Exhaust gas scrubbing
- Process water
- Industrial water
- Level Indicators
- Vacuum pumps
- High-pressure pumps
- Reciprocating pumps
- Reciprocation diaphragm pumps
- Centrifugal pumps
- Diaphragm pumps
- Propeller pumps
- Acid pumps
- Regulation of pumps
- Pump controls
- Agitators
- Aeration equipment
- Additives
- Sealants and sealing
- Landfill gas monitoring, treatment and monitoring
- Pumps and pumping
- Analyzing miscellaneous
- Analysis reagents
- BOD measuring instruments
- Turbidity meters
- TOC measuring instruments
- COD measuring instruments
- AOX/OPX/EOX measuring instruments
- Control systems for sewage purification
- Remote monitoring systems
- Control Technology
- Automatic measuring
- Complete measuring stations
- Conductimeters
- Electronic level indicators
- Emission measuring equipment
- Emissions / Stack Testing
- Flowmeters
- Oxygen Measurement
- Other Indicators and measuring instruments
- Ph and redox measurement
- Temperature measuring equipment
- Pump technology
SPX Process Equipment is a leading manufacturer of fluid process solutions, metering and blending systems serving sanitary, biopharmaceutical, and municipal markets worldwide.
The market leading brands include Bran+Luebbe, Johnson Pump, LIGHTNIN, Plenty Mirrlees Pumps, Plenty Mixers, Premier Mill, Tigerholm, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell and WCB-Flow Products.
Its diverse product lines include pumps, valves, mixers, blenders, heat exchangers, fittings, and dispersion equipment. SPX Process Equipment has gained strong brands and market leadership positions by investing in technology, talent, and aftermarket support services. Recognized for best practices in manufacturing, strategic sales channels and wide product breadth, SPX Process Equipment strives to enhance customer satisfaction on a global basis.



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