Cleanova Expands Product Offering with Acquisition of Allied Filter

Cleanova, a clean tech, market-leading global manufacturer of industrial filtration systems, announced the successful acquisition of Allied Filter Systems Group Limited, and its subsidiaries, a leading European manufacturer of high-performance aftermarket filter bags and filter vessels for process industries based in the UK.

Headquartered in Irlam, in the Manchester area, Allied Filter is committed to producing high quality liquid filtration systems and has established a strong reputation for innovation, reliability and best-in-class customer service. Its values strongly reflect Cleanova’s focus on pioneering advanced filtration solutions while maintaining a steadfast commitment to its customers.

Allied Filter operates from three UK manufacturing facilities that blend innovative, custom-designed production techniques and traditional manufacturing methods.

Cleanova, a portfolio company of PX3 Partners, the London headquartered private equity firm, leverages innovative thinking and established technology to deliver cutting-edge filtration solutions. The acquisition of Allied Filter supports Cleanova’s strategic vision to expand globally and solidify its leadership in the industrial filtration market. This transaction reflects Cleanova’s commitment to growth, innovation, and delivering superior products while strengthening its presence in the European market, broadening its end-market diversification, and enhancing its focus on aftermarket capabilities. www.cleanova.com

Axius Water® Acquires Aero-Mod, a Leader in Mechanical and Biological Treatment

AMetso Receives Large Filtration Equipment Order from India

Metso has received an order to deliver sustainable filtration technology for a long-distance iron ore slurry pipeline project. The technology will be used for concentrate filtration to produce iron ore pellets from pellet plants in India. The order value, which is not disclosed, is booked in the Minerals segment’s 2024 fourth-quarter orders received.

Metso’s scope of delivery consists of the engineering, manufacturing and supply of 16 Larox® FFP3512 filters, slurry feed and filtrate pumps, as well as installation and commissioning advisory services and spare parts.

The fully automatic, fast-opening filter press (FFP) is part of the Metso Plus offering. The filter combines the benefits of membrane technology with hole-less filter cloths and sidebar design with high mechanical and process performance, providing safe and sustainable high-volume dewatering of concentrate with low operating and life cycle costs. www.metso.com xius Water, a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced that it has acquired Aero-Mod, a leading supplier of proprietary mechanical/biological wastewater treatment systems based in Manhattan, KS. This acquisition enables Axius to further expand its nutrient removal solutions for water and wastewater.

Specializing in smaller, low-to-medium-flow volume applications, Aero-Mod provides end to end packaged mechanical treatment plants for a variety of municipal and industrial customers.

According to Chris McIntire, Axius Water CEO, “Aero-Mod comes to us with a reputation for exceptional customer support combined with simple, scalable solutions that are cost efficient. These attributes differentiate Aero-Mod from their peers and make them a good strategic fit for Axius.”

Todd L. Steinbach, Aero-Mod President, stated, “Since 1981, Aero-Mod has built significant expertise and has completed more than five hundred installations. We are thrilled to begin a new chapter as part of Axius to support our shared mission of stopping nutrient pollution and collaborate with Axius’ industry experts.”

Aero-Mod’s technology highlights include the patented Sequox® process which includes alternating aerobic and anoxic cycles plus clarification capabilities for BOD removal, nitrification, denitrification and biological phosphorus removal. www.axiswater.com

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Applied Industrial Technologies Completes Acquisition of Hydradyne, LLC

Applied Industrial Technologies announced it completed the acquisition of Hydradyne, LLC on December 31, 2024. Based in Dallas, Texas with locations across the Southeastern U.S., Hydradyne is a premier provider of fluid power solutions with advanced service capabilities and product offerings in hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical, instrumentation, filtration, and fluid conveyance.

Neil A. Schrimsher, President & Chief Executive Officer for Applied, commented, “We are excited to announce the completion of this acquisition and officially welcome Hydradyne to the Applied team. This transaction will enhance our leading fluid power distribution position in the U.S. by leveraging complementary technical capabilities and innovative engineered solutions across legacy and emerging end markets.

Applied affirms it expects the acquisition will contribute approximately $260 million in sales and $30 million in EBITDA before anticipated synergies, as well as be accretive to EPS, within the first 12 months of ownership prior to transaction-related expenses and the impact of purchase accounting adjustments. Additional financial and operational details, including EPS accretion guidance, will be provided when it reports fiscal 2025 second quarter results later this month. www.applied.com

Vytal Filtration Technologies Acquires General Filtration

VYTAL Filtration Technologies in Canada, a leader in innovative filtration solutions, announced the acquisition of General Filtration, a trusted name in industrial filtration with over 65 years experience in the brewing, food and beverage, water treatment, chemical, power generation, mining, and petrochemical markets. This strategic acquisition solidifies VYTAL’s position as a comprehensive provider of filtration solutions, further extending its reach into the food and beverage industry.

With VYTAL’s expansive network across North America and General Filtration’s decades of expertise, the combined organizations are uniquely positioned to deliver innovative solutions to meet evolving customer demands. This collaboration enhances both companies’ capabilities and underscores their shared commitment to supporting customers with tailored, high-quality filtration technologies.

The integration of General Filtration’s renowned products into VYTAL’s portfolio offers customers a seamless blend of innovative filtration options. Moving forward, General Filtration will operate as General Filtration, a Vytal Company. Together, the companies look forward to delivering enhanced value through a unified commitment to excellence and problem-solving in the filtration industry. https://vytal.ca

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