Busch Group, the international vacuum pump manufacturer, has acquired the business of UK based Graham Vacuum Technology Ltd.

The business of Graham Vacuum Technology Limited is to be integrated into the business of the Busch Group and will be known as Busch GVT Limited.

The move was announced by Busch Group's founder Dr. Ing. Karl Busch. It is part of the company's strategy to grow capabilities in liquid ring technology, in which the business of Graham Vacuum Technology Limited specializes.

Dr Busch said: "The business of Graham Vacuum Technology has been established for more than 40 years and the synergy between the businesses is strong, including its values, quality standards and customer base.

"It offers market leading products in liquid ring technology, as well as other vacuum pumps, which we can optimize with our international operations."

Busch provides vacuum pumps, low-pressure compressors and systems to the chemical and pharmaceutical, environment, water and waste, printing and food packaging. The acquisition of Graham will add oil and gas as well as the utilities markets to that list. Graham Vacuum Technology Ltd based in Congleston, Cheshire, UK has over 40 years manufacturing experience of liquid ring vacuum pumps as well as rotary piston pumps and dry vacuum pumps.

5/15/06