November 2008

AMETEK, Inc., Paoli, PA, has acquired U.K.-based Muirhead Aerospace Limited, a manufacturer of motion technology products and a provider of avionics repair and overhaul services for the aerospace and defense markets. Muirhead Aerospace is a subsidiary of Esterline Technologies Corporation, and has estimated 2008 sales of $54 million.
 
Muirhead Aerospace expands AMETEK's penetration in motion control products for the aerospace and defense markets, including actuators and other specialized linear motors, complementing our existing technical motor capabilities,"said Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK CEO.
 
Muirhead Aerospace will become a part of AMETEK's Aerospace &Defense division, which supplies engine and aircraft sensors and monitoring systems; data acquisition units; ...

Bosch Rexroth AG has agreed to purchase Germany-based Interlit Joistgen GmbH, a developer of systems for cooling and lubrication. Additionally, Bosch Rexroth has agreed to acquire the associated German production company MSG Maschinen- und Stahlbau GmbH. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

With the acquisition of the two companies, we are strengthening our business with the machine tool industry and are reacting to the increased customer demand for single-source complete solutions," said Albert Hieronimus, chairman of the Executive Board for Bosch Rexroth AG.

In 2007, Interlit Joistgen had turnover of over €13 million with 20 employees. MSG's turnover was €7 million euros, with 80 employees.

Bosch Rexroth is in more than 80 ...