bigworld I think this is very interesting . Its old news but it shows what a monster Alfa Laval is . I wonder why Alva Laval isn't a tradable company?
Alfa Laval Acquires Biokinetics (US version)
Alfa Laval, a world leader in centrifugal separation, heat transfer and fluid handling, has acquired Biokinetics, the life science division of the Kinetics Group Inc. in the US. Biokinetics is the technology leader in the engineering and manufacturing of turnkey process systems for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. The company’s main products focus primarily on mammalian cell cultures and include bioreactor modules, cell harvesting modules, purification modules and biodeactivation modules.
The acquisition will allow Alfa Laval to combine Biokinetics resources with Alfa Laval’s global presence and move into the European and Asian markets. The combined offering will include process design, modules for unit operations and key components such as high-speed separators, compact heat exchangers, membranes, fluid handling equipment and parts and service.
Previously, Biokinetics was part of the US Filter Corporation until August 2000 when it was taken private in an investor-led buyout. Biokinetics, which has approximately 400 employees, is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. The company also has facilities in North Carolina, California, Puerto Rico and Toronto. Alfa Laval, with 920 employees in the US and 9350 worldwide has its US headquarters in Richmond, VA.
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