18.04.2011 Sulzer Press-center
Sulzer Chemtech further strengthens its position in service activities
On April 15, 2011, Sulzer Chemtech acquired the privately-owned maintenance specialist C.L. Engenharia Ltda. in Brazil. The acquired company achieved sales of BRL 20.6 million (approximately CHF 11.7 million) in 2010. With this acquisition, Sulzer Chemtech will enhance the competitiveness of its tower field service activities in Brazil by adding the competencies of a local contractor with a skilled crew.
C.L. Engenharia Ltda., based in Triunfo, Brazil, is a recognized local specialist in maintenance of vessel internals, welding, modification, and repairs as well as maintenance and fabrication of heat exchangers and boilers. C.L. Engenharia is mainly active in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and serves the petroleum, petrochemicals as well as a number of general industries. Jorge Alfredo Celada and Luiz Alberto Celada, the current owners of C.L. Engenharia, will join Sulzer and all approximately 300 employees will be retained as well.
The acquired business will be integrated into Sulzer Chemtech’s Tower Field Services business unit. Sulzer Chemtech, a global market leader for components and services for separation, mixing, and dispensing technology, is present in all significant markets within the areas of sales, engineering, production, and customer support. This acquisition is a further step towards realizing the division’s strategy to strengthen its tower field service activities in all geographic regions.