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    IMI acquires sister company for Norgren

    Sept. 11, 2013
    Norgren, Littleton, Colo., announced that Analytical Flow Products (AFP) , Thetford Mines, Quebec, has been acquired by IMI PLC, Norgren’s parent company. Founded in 2007, AFP manufactures a wide range of fluid-control products, including a family of specialized diaphragm valves. Norgren officials commented that the acquisition of AFP is complementary with its other businesses, including Norgren Kloehn and Fluid Automation systems, which serve industrial, energy, and life-sciences markets.

    Norgren, Littleton, Colo., announced that Analytical Flow Products (AFP) , Thetford Mines, Quebec, has been acquired by IMI PLC, Norgren’s parent company. Founded in 2007, AFP manufactures a wide range of fluid-control products, including a family of specialized diaphragm valves. Norgren officials commented that the acquisition of AFP is complementary with its other businesses, including Norgren Kloehn and Fluid Automation systems, which serve industrial, energy, and life-sciences markets.

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    New CEO for Norgren

    Nov. 1, 2004
    IMI Norgren Inc., Littleton, Colo., has announced that Jim Mannebach has been appointed to the role of president and CEO of the Norgren Group. Mannebach is the former vice president...

    Checklist for Matching Air Cylinders to Load Requirements

    March 5, 2000
    Several calculations can bring you close — probably very close — to the right cylinder size, but in the long run, it’s best to test.

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