Downers Grove, Ill. (Jan. 9, 2012) – Pump Solutions Group (PSG), a business unit operating within the Fluid Solutions platform of Dover’s Engineered Systems a segment of Dover Corporation announced the acquisition of Quattroflow® Fluid System GmbH & Co. KG in Germany.
Quattroflow’s positive displacement pumps incorporate a four piston-diaphragm technology with no mechanical seals that is driven by an eccentric shaft and motor. Quattroflow products primarily serve the pharmaceutical and biotech industries that require high containment, purity and cleanability. This innovative pump technology can be found in multiple or single use applications such as cross-flow systems, chromatography devices and centrifuges.
Quattroflow products are known for transferring shear sensitive media of aqueous solutions and biological products such as blood by-products to vaccines without damage, ultimately ensuring product safety, efficiency and reliability.
Dean Douglas, President of Dover’s Pump Solutions Group said, “This acquisition is consistent with PSG’s strategic vision. We believe that Quattroflow’s strengthens our PSG product portfolio and adds greater technological depth to our core markets of Pharmaceutical and Bio Tech. Quattroflows innovative technology will complement PSG’s Hygienic product portfolio, ultimately providing our customers the best solution and Total Cost of Ownership for any particular application within the markets we serve.”
The Pump Solutions Group (PSG) was formed to deliver cohesion, synergies and relevant value to customers with superior products, world-class operations, and a commitment to the fluid transfer space. PSG welcomes Quattroflow to a family portfolio of premium pump technologies that service a broad array of quality industrial applications and includes global brands Almatec®, Blackmer®, EnviroGear®, Griswold®, Mouvex®, Neptune®, RedScrew® and Wilden®.
Dover’s Pump Solutions Group (PSG®), the global leader in positive displacement pump and supporting technologies, delivers value added pumps and systems that serve customers requiring safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable materials.
Dover Corporation is a multi-billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. For more than 50 years, Dover has been providing its customers with outstanding products and services in industrial technology that reflect the company’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation and market leadership. The company focuses on innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through its four major operating segments: Energy, Communication Technologies, Engineered Systems and Printing & Identification.