28th Apr 2008 14:45
Smiths Group PLC28 April 2008 News ReleaseLondon, 28 April 2008For immediate release Smiths completes acquisition of Indufil BV SMITHS Group, the global technology company, today announces completion of itsacquisition of Indufil BV, a Dutch-based specialist in filters for thepetrochemical and process industries. This follows competition clearance fromthe German Competition Authority. Indufil designs and builds specialist filtration systems. These are used forrotating equipment in the petrochemical and power sectors. It also benefits froma strong aftermarket for its products. The company will become part of SmithsGroup's John Crane business. Indufil has a strong order book and is tradingahead of its performance in the same period of the previous year. In thefinancial year to 31 December 2007, Indufil had sales of £26 million. ENDS Smiths GroupSmiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Aworld leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Groupdelivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medicaldevices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and servicesmake the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs morethan 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visitwww.smiths.com Smiths Specialty EngineeringSmiths Specialty Engineering is part of Smiths Group, a global technologybusiness. It serves the international energy, communications and industrialmarkets: John Crane designs and manufactures seals and associated products andprovides services mainly for the oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, pulp &paper and mining sectors; Smiths Interconnect designs and manufacturesspecialised electronic products and systems for the wireless telecommunications,aerospace, defence, space and medical markets; Flex-Tek designs and manufacturesengineered components which heat and move fluids for aerospace, domesticappliances, and medical devices. Smiths Specialty Engineering employs 10,800people. For further information visit www.smiths-specialtyengineering.com Investor Relations MediaPeter Durham Chris Fox+44 (0)20 8457 8203 +44 (0)20 8457 8403 -------------------------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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