Tetra Pak acquires US membrane filtration technology leader
Tetra Pak has strengthened its portfolio of complete processing production solutions for the dairy and cheese industries with the acquisition of Filtration Engineering Company.
Minneapolis-based Filtration Engineering is reportedly the US market leader in membrane filtration technology for the dairy and cheese industries.
Established in 1982, the company specialises in the design, construction and commissioning of membrane filtration systems used in the areas of milk, whey and specialised waste treatment systems.
“The acquisition of Filtration Engineering strengthens our portfolio of products, solutions and services for dairy and cheese applications as well as provides us with additional knowledge and competence,” said Tim High, Executive Vice President Processing Systems, Tetra Pak.
“Adding Filtration Engineering’s technical expertise in membrane filtration and its US market leadership to our expertise in ceramic filtration and global market presence is a winning combination for Filtration Engineering, Tetra Pak and our customers around the world.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Filtration Engineering will remain in its current location in Champlin, Minnesota and form a unit of Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems Inc.
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