Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has acquired Gamajet Cleaning Systems, Inc., a leading provider of tank cleaning machines as well as self-contained and portable cleaning systems for the industrial and sanitary markets in North America. Gamajet, which had sales of approximately SEK 75 million in 2011 and some 30 employees is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.
Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group, comments on the acquisition: “We have built the leading position within tank cleaning equipment over the past 10 years. Gamajet fits very well with our ambitions and it expands our product portfolio. It will especially extend our offer to the industrial market and also strengthen our position in North America.”
Gamajet Cleaning Systems will be integrated into Alfa Laval. The company will be consolidated from August 23, 2012.
Did you know that… Alfa Laval took the first step to build its tank cleaning business in 2003 by acquiring the Danish company Toftejorg? Today the tank cleaning business represents about SEK 300 million, including Gamajet Cleaning Systems.