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Parker Hannifin acquires filtration business – opportunities in aftermarket sales

Parker Hannifin Corporation and Clarcor Inc., have announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Parker will acquire Clarcor for approximately $4.3 billion in cash. Parker expects to benefit from increased recurring revenue streams as about 80 per cent of Clarcor’s revenue is generated through aftermarket sales.


Manufacturing growth picks up to four-month high in November

Canadian manufacturers reported a modest improvement in business conditions during November, driven by a rebound in production volumes and the fastest rise in new work since April, according to the latest Markit Canada Manufacturing PMI Report.


Canadian economic growth rebounds in third quarter

Business investment in machinery and equipment contracted last quarter and the rate of investment in recent years is below the pace of depreciation. This is undermining Canada’s future growth potential, according to The Conference Board of Canada.


SKF Canada Ltd. integrates Kaydon and Cooper bearing brands

Kaydon and Cooper bearing operations were acquired by SKF Group in 2013. Starting January 2, 2017, sales and technical support responsibility for Kaydon and Cooper bearing brands will be assumed by SKF Canada Ltd.


FLIR Systems acquires Prox Dynamics for $134 Million

FLIR Systems, Inc. has acquired Prox Dynamics AS, a leading developer and manufacturer of nano-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and para-military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, for approximately $134 million in cash.
 
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