BASF moves into membranes with inge deal
- From: Vol 12, Issue 5 (May 2011)
- Category: Companies
- Region: Americas
- Country: United States
- Related Companies: BASF, inge AG, Norit, Pentair, Siemens Memcor and Siemens Water Technologies
The chemicals giant has carved off a slice of the super-competitive low-pressure membrane business. The challenge is on to make an impact in a market that is getting more competitive, and looks to be heading towards consolidation.
BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, has acquired the UF membrane producer inge watertechnologies, in a move that makes it the latest player to buy into the competitive global low-pressure membrane market.
The takeover was welcomed as good news for inge by CEO Bruno Steis, who told GWI he believes the new owners will massively improve the company ...
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