Alfa Laval -manufacturer in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling -has acquired Standard Refrigeration, a supplier of shell-and-tube heat exchangers for refrigeration, air-conditioning and industrial applications in the North American market.
 
By acquiring Standard Refrigeration we are increasing our presence in the North American commercial refrigeration and industrial markets,”says Lars Renström, president and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group. “Standard Refrigeration will be integrated into Alfa Laval in order to capture synergies such as a wider product portfolio combined with an enhanced market presence.”
 
Standard Refrigeration had annual sales of about SEK 220 million (US$36 million) and 185 employees in two locations in the U.S.: Melrose Park (Chicago), IL, and Grand Prairie (Dallas), TX.