Acquisitions

A-Gas has completed the acquisition of European refrigerant business Arthur Friedrichs Kältemittel (AFK), following receipt of all regulatory approvals.

Messer has bought BUSE Gaz S.R.L in Romania with effect from 4th May.

Air Liquide has acquired French start-up company EOVE to reinforce its expertise in home ventilation for chronic respiratory failure.

Finnish industrial machinery company Metso has signed an agreement to acquire the valve automation division of the India-based valve technology company Rotex Manufacturers and Engineers Pvt. Ltd (RMEPL).

Carbonic Systems, Inc., a distributor of gases for the food and beverage sector, has been acquired by Airgas, Inc., an Air Liquide company.

The Austrian Antitrust Court has approved VTG Aktiengesellschaft’s acquisition of the Nacco Group subject to the fulfilment of conditions.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has today approved VTG Aktiengesellschaft’s acquisition of the Nacco Group subject to compliance with certain conditions. A corresponding decision of the Austrian antitrust court is expected before the Easter holidays.

Mack Valves, a joint venture between Herose GmbH and the Ador Group, has announced new senior level appointments within its Indian operations at Mack Valves India.

Belgium-based Chemogas has strengthened its portfolio by acquiring Stereo Group, a sterilisation gases distributor with significant market presence in the Asia-Pacific region.