Manufacturer Spiroflow buys in Canada

LANCASHIRE manufacturer Spiroflow, which makes equipment for handling ingredients used in industrial processes, has boosted its international capabilities with an acquisition in Canada.

The Clitheroe company has bought bulk materials handling specialist Control & Metering, based in Mississauga, Ontario. The assets were acquired through Spiroflow Systems, Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the UK firm.

The deal sees Spiroflow taking on a number of experienced staff and has enhanced its position through ownership of Control & Metering’s patented Bulk Bag Filling and Discharging technology.

Control & Metering was established in 1937.  In the 1980s the company was one of the first in North America to manufacture bulk bag fillers and unloaders, at the time, a pioneering technology.

This acquisition will enable Spiroflow to consolidate its presence in Canada and North America, and offer enhanced technology and services to customers in North, South and Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and Japan, as well as Europe.

Spiroflow’s managing director Rob Hudson, said: “This latest acquisition brings significant benefits to Spiroflow and our customers. First of all we gained a full order book which we immediately began to fulfil so that customers experienced minimal disruption.

“We will also enjoy an expanded presence in Canada which will enable us to broaden our sales, engineering, manufacturing and services capabilities for our continually growing global customer base.

“The ethos of Control & Metering – innovation underpinned by outstanding customer service – was very much reflected in Spiroflow’s own vision.”

He added: “”There’s no doubt that the expertise and technical excellence of Control & Metering will influence Spiroflow’s development and help us to maximise our future achievements, particularly in forthcoming new products and applications.”