PITTSBURGH, PA -- Calgon Carbon Corporation announced today that Waterlink, Inc. and its affiliated companies have approved Calgon Carbon's bid as the highest and best for Waterlink Specialty Products, which is comprised of the operating units that make up Waterlink, Inc.'s former Specialty Products Division. Calgon Carbon's bid, which was made at an auction held in Cleveland on January 30, 2004, is in the amount of $35.2 million, plus the assumption of certain liabilities.

The assets to be acquired include the operating assets of Waterlink, Inc.'s U.S.- based subsidiary, Barnebey Sutcliffe Corporation, and the stock of Waterlink (UK) Limited, a holding company that owns the stock of Waterlink, Inc.'s operating subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The sale is subject to approval by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, where the Chapter 11 cases of Waterlink, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries are pending. The Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing on the sale on Tuesday, February 3, 2004.

Known as Barnebey Sutcliffe in the U.S. and Sutcliffe Speakman in the U.K, Waterlink Specialty Products is a leading provider of products, equipment, systems, and services related to activated carbon and its uses for water and air purification, solvent recovery, odor control, and chemical processing. Waterlink Specialty Products employs 250 employees at 12 locations in the U.S. and the U.K. For fiscal year 2003, Waterlink Specialty Products' sales were $66.9 million.

Commenting on the announcement, John Stanik, Calgon Carbon's president and chief executive officer, said, "The acquisition of Waterlink Specialty Products represents major progress in our strategic initiative to strengthen our carbon and service business."

"We have great respect for Waterlink's capability and look forward to combining the strengths of both companies. The acquisition will enhance our capability in carbon reactivation and impregnation, and in on-site services. Waterlink Specialty Products' position as a major distributor of coconut-based carbon products will support our goal of achieving leadership in that $145-million market."

"Waterlink is also a major supplier of carbon-based equipment and systems for treating water and air, including filters and panels for indoor air purification and systems for odor control. They have been a long-time leader in the design and fabrication of solvent recovery systems which, when combined with our Vara division, will establish Calgon Carbon as the leader in that market."

Mr. Stanik added, "Barnebey Sutcliffe and Sutcliffe Speakman have a long-standing reputation in the activated carbon industry for quality products and services. They will bring both growth and added value to our carbon and service business which will enable us to better serve customers in the air and water treatment markets."

Calgon Carbon Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in services and solutions for making air and water cleaner and safer. The company employs approximately 1,000 people at 14 operating facilities and 11 sales and service centers worldwide.

Source:  http://www.calgoncarbon.com/

Acquisition : WICOR to Transform Pentair into Water Technologies Leader

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- Pentair, Inc. announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire WICOR Industries, a unit of Wisconsin Energy Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. WICOR, which manufactures water system, filtration, and pool equipment products under the Sta-Rite, SHURflo, and Hypro brands, is expected to generate sales of approximately $750 million in 2003 and employs 3,500 people in 24 locations worldwide.

The $850 million cash transaction, which Pentair plans to complete in the second or third quarter of 2004, is subject to satisfaction of customary conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Pentair expects to finance the purchase of WICOR, including the assumption of approximately $24 million of WICOR debt, through available and committed lines of credit. The acquisition is anticipated to be accretive to earnings in the first 12 months of ownership.

Pentair also announced that it has engaged Goldman, Sachs & Co. to explore strategic alternatives for its Tools Group, with 2003 sales of $1.08 billion, comprising the Porter-Cable, Delta, DeVilbiss Air Power, Oldham Saw, and FLEX businesses.

"The WICOR acquisition will transform Pentair into a diversified company defined largely by a $2 billion Water Technologies business," said Pentair Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Randall J. Hogan. "Not only do we anticipate creating a significant water and wastewater systems business having some $900 million in sales, but we will also be operating a global pool and spa equipment business with revenues of roughly $600 million. We expect our revenues in the filtration and purification space to jump to approximately $500 million. We would become considerably more global in scope, with anticipated total international water-related sales of 20 percent or about $400 million."

According to Richard J. Cathcart, president and chief operating officer of Pentair's Water Technologies Group, "This transaction represents a giant step toward our goal of satisfying the global need for safe, clean water. We expect to combine Pentair's proven operating disciplines with WICOR's strong customer orientation to enhance sales relationships with our customers, build our collective brands, grow our technology, accelerate the development of innovative products, expand our global footprint, and deliver superior products and service to our customers.

"Growing the sales of our Water Technologies business will be a top priority," Cathcart noted. "Accomplishing that goal is a task made easier by the fact that both Pentair and WICOR possess strong management teams, have experience in the water industry, and have recognized products. There are also strong parallels in our company cultures, both of which are built on core values of integrity and respect."

Pentair has a solid record of success in managing the integration of acquired water businesses. In 2002, Pentair acquired the Plymouth Products water filtration equipment business from USFilter. In the first year of ownership by Pentair, Plymouth Product's profits improved 17 percent, while EBIT margins gained 150 basis points.

"Pentair has made 11 acquisitions in the Water Technologies arena since 1995, and each has increased sales, captured synergies, and contributed to Pentair's earnings within the first 12 months of ownership. We expect to generate similar results with the integration of WICOR," Cathcart said. "We have a rigorous integration planning process underway with a fully staffed integration planning office and more than a dozen teams for our business units and functional business support. We expect to save more than $30 million in the first full year of ownership, primarily through sourcing, supply chain, and manufacturing synergies."

Pentair said that although the Water Technologies Group will be its largest business, the Company remains committed to a diverse business mix.

About Pentair, Inc.

Pentair is a diversified operating company headquartered in Minnesota. Its Water Technologies Group is a global leader in providing innovative products and systems used worldwide in the movement, treatment, storage and enjoyment of water.

Source:  http://www.pentair.com/

The market for industrial pumps will rise from $27 billion this year to $31 billion in 2007. This is the new forecast displayed in the online Pumps: World Markets report published by the McIlvaine Company. There are more than 10,000 pump companies manufacturing pumps with flows of a fraction of a gallon per minute (gpm) to more than 500,000 gpm. Centrifugal pumps generate 73 percent of the revenues. Diaphragm pumps generate 9 percent of the revenues. The rest is split between reciprocating and rotary designs.

Many industries are purchasers. However, municipal wastewater plants are the largest segment. 2007 sales of these pumps to move sewage to treatment plants and then through the treatment process and finally to move clean water back to the waterway will reach $6.8 billion in 2007. Municipal water supply (drinking water) is the second largest segment, followed by the chemical industry in third place. Refineries are the fourth largest segment, followed by power, and oil and gas.

China is the fastest growing market. The growth rate will be twice that of the total market. The power and wastewater sectors will be particularly strong. The U.S. market will benefit from a turnaround in the electronics industry and the requirement for power plants to install scrubbers. Pumps for scrubbers will boost the power market in the U.S. by nearly 10 percent.

Pumps: World Markets matches its historical revenue estimates with the aggregate of the sales by individual suppliers. The industry is fragmented. There are more than 10,000 companies supplying pumps. ITT is the largest with sales of $1.7 billion. The top 10 are as follows:  ITT, Flowserve, Grundfos, Ebara, KSB, Sulzer, Weir, Wilo AG, IDEX and Pentair.

The pump revenues drop quickly as one moves down the ranking from here. Davey Products is #100 on the list with sales of $35 million. Flux is #200 on the list with sales of $15 million. The average sales revenue for the 10,000 companies is $2.7 million.

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