Altra Industrial Motion Acquires Svendborg Brakes
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. announced that it has closed on the acquisition of Svendborg Brakes A/S and S.B. Patent Holding ApS, the global manufacturer of caliper brakes. Headquartered in Vejstrup, Denmark, Svendborg provides engineered braking systems for a wide range of industrial markets including oil and gas, mining, wind power, marine, metals, material handling and others. “Svendborg is a leading brand that provides Altra with new technology and access to a number of new geographic regions,” said Carl Christenson, Altra's president and CEO. Svendborg joins Wichita Clutch, Industrial Clutch, Twiflex Limited, Formsprag Clutch, Marland Clutch and Stieber Clutch…
WPT Power Adds Hydraulic Pump Drives
WPT Power Corop. announced a new line of Hydraulic Pump Drives. The WPT Power Pump Drives (PPD) will better equip WPT to meet a more extensive range of engine driven application needs and extend our ability to work on broader application requirements. The Power Pump Drives are available for indirect or auxiliary drives, which make them suitable for off highway and mobile equipment. “Our new PPDs are versatile, with several types of pump pads and accessories keeping the options greater for our customers,” saidLane Brock, President of WPT Power Corporation.