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Schenck Process acquires Process Components Ltd

Acquisition includes kemutec, KEK-GARDNER, PPS Air Classifier Mills and mucon brands

Schenck Process Group has announced the acquisition of Process Components Ltd (PCL) and its subsidiaries.

PCL is a UK-based manufacturer of powder processing and handling equipment, components and spare parts. The companies brands include KEK-GARDNER, PPS Air Classifier Mills, mucon and kemutec.

"The acquisition of PCL with its very well established product lines, a large installed base as well as a great reputation of its brands KEK-GARDNER, PPS Air Classifier Mills, mucon and kemutec enriches the expertise and capabilities of Schenck Process," says Jay Brown, president, Food, Chemicals & Plastics at Schenck Process. "We are delighted to add key process steps in the area of mixing, milling and classification for our customers."

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

KEYWORDS: mergers and acquisitions

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Casey Laughman is the former Editor in Chief of Food Engineering magazine. He has almost two decades’ experience as a writer and editor for mainstream and trade publications. He spent several years as a writer and editor for two news services before becoming the editor of a legal publication and managing editor of a trade magazine that covered the commercial facilities market.