Kirloskar Pompen B.V, a 100% subsidiary of Kirloskar Brothers International (KBI) has completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based Rodelta Pumps International. Rodelta is engaged in manufacturing of API and Non-API Pumps for Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Water, Chemical and various other applications since 1946.

With the local manufacturing, complementary products, product technology, anticipated synergies and qualified manpower, KBL Group is primed to provide its customers with new technology and engineering solution.

Speaking about the new development, Varinder Dhoot, Managing Director, Kirloskar Pompen BV said: "Acquisition of Rodelta Pumps International will not only give fillip to KBL Groups desire to offer world-class products and technology in the global markets, but also strengthen our plans to offer localized packages and services through manufacturing plants in each geography that we operate in. We expect a significant growth in our group business in Europe, Middle East and West Asia, especially in the Oil & Gas and the Chemicals segments."

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