Filtration Engineering, a privately held company established in 1982, specialises in the design, construction and commissioning of membrane filtration systems used in the areas of milk, whey and specialised waste treatment systems. The company employs 39 people.
The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, combines Filtration Engineering’s expertise in spiral membrane technology with Tetra Pak’s existing ceramic membrane systems portfolio, expanding Tetra Pak’s broad-based portfolio of system and application knowledge for dairy, cheese and whey processing applications.
Tim High, executive vice president processing systems, Tetra Pak, said: “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
“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.”
Source: Tetra Pak
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