Industry News

Jay R. Hedges, General Manager of Mattei Compressor, North America, announced today that Mattei has developed a full line of Rotary Vane Gas Ends and Gas Compressor packages for the North American Market. Part of a global strategy to move aggressively into the natural gas, landfill gas and micro turbine markets, Mattei North America now offers a full line of Gas Ends ranging from 5.5 HP (23 cfm) to 75 HP (313 cfm).

announced the acquisition of Houston Service Industries. HSI had revenues in the last 12 months of $37 million and 123 employees. The company is a leading manufacturer of multistage centrifugal blowers, a traditional low pressure technology. It has recently introduced high-speed drive turbo blowers, which is an innovative and energy-efficient technology.  

announced the formation of a new strategic joint venture to supply industry-leading products to the power sector in China and select global opportunities. The joint venture agreement is between Shanghai Electric Group and an SPX subsidiary in China.  

The Hannover Fair (Messe) is, without a doubt, one of the most incredible industrial shows in the world. For me, it’s the equivalent of going to a World Exposition. There is literally more to see and learn, than is possible, during the one week it is open. The 2011 edition of the Hannover Fair exceeded both my expectations and those of the Deutsche Messe Managing Board Chairman Dr. Wolfram von Fritsch at the shows conclusion, “Over 6,500 businesses from 65 countries came to Hannover to display their solutions.”