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For the trade press
Siemens expands Oil & Gas, Odor Control and Disinfection Businesses
in Water Industry
Warrendale 2006-01-20
With the acquisition of the U.S. company Monosep
Corporation, Lafayette, La., and the odor control and disinfection
businesses from Altivia Corporation, Houston, Texas, the Siemens
Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) is expanding its business
with water treatment systems for the oil and gas industry worldwide as
well as with sales and applications in the odor control and disinfection
market in North America. With combined revenues of almost $50 million
and 82 employees, both businesses will be integrated into the Water
Technologies division of I&S, based in Warrendale, Pa., USA.
"The acquisition of Monosep represents a cornerstone for our national
and international growth with water treatment technology and services
for the oil and gas industry," said Dr. Roger Radke, head of the Siemens
division Water Technologies. "The integration of Altivia´s specialized
business with sales and applications of wastewater odor and corrosion
control and disinfection will further increase Siemens' Number 1
position in these domestic markets." Terms of both acquisitions will not
be disclosed.
After the purchase and integration of the USFilter Corporation in August
2004, Siemens became one of the world's leading suppliers of industrial
and municipal water and wastewater treatment systems and services.
Monosep's cutting-edge technology will allow Siemens Water Technologies
to expand its portfolio in the oil and gas sector, "where we expect
synergies with other Siemens activities in this business," said Radke.
Monosep has installed more than 600 produced water treatment systems in
23 countries with a total daily treatment capacity of 4.81 million
barrels per day. In addition, the company Monosep is one of the leading
providers of water process and separation technology equipment and
services, reverse-osmosis systems, and flowback services worldwide.
"Increasing requirements for minimizing the environmental impact of
produced water continue to enhance this segment of wastewater
treatment," said Radke.
The acquisition of Altivia´s wastewater odor and corrosion control and
disinfection activities creates a larger business base in North America
for Siemens Water Technologies. The businesses acquired include service
contracts for more than 300 water and wastewater customers, technical
and service personnel, patented technologies, and manufacturing
expertise for chlorine dioxide generators utilized in water
disinfection. The acquisition will not include Altivia´s commodity
chemicals or web-based global telemetry services. With production
facilities in Houston and St. Gabriel, La., Altivia Corporation is the
largest supplier of chemical products and services to the municipal
water treatment industry in North America, servicing over 500
municipalities and treating in excess of 5 billion gallons of water per
day. The company's product line includes sodium hypochlorite, chlorine
and a full range of aluminum-based technologies, polymers and specialty
coagulants for water disinfection and clarification. The new activities
will join Siemens´ other odor control and disinfection businesses, which
include the Davis Process, RJ Environmental, and Wallace & Tiernan
product lines.
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