MAAG Pump Buys Witte Pumps & Technology
Combination of two suppliers of melt pumps forms new Gear Pumps business unit.
MAAG Pump Systems AG (U.S. office Charlotte, N.C.) announced that it has acquired Witte Pumps & Technology GmbH (U.S. office Lawrenceville, Ga.). Founded in 1984 and based in Tornesch, Germany, Witte develops and manufactures gear pumps and provides aftermarket parts and services for the chemical, plastic and polymer processing, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
Witte’s deep experience, know-how and broad-ranging advanced technical knowledge allow it to deliver world-class customized solutions to its blue-chip customers across the globe. MAAG said in a release.
With the acquisition of Witte, MAAG will establish a new integrated Gear Pumps business unit.
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