The acquisition of Simcro, which was announced earlier this year, could not be completed and the share purchase agreement was cancelled. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval by New Zealand authorities, which could not be obtained in the required timeframe. Sulzer continues to pursue the strategic development of its Applicator Systems division, as demonstrated with the recently completed acquisition of Transcodent.

EXTON, Pennsylvania - NETZSCH Pumps North America, LLC has expanded its sales force by hiring Brian Johnson as the regional sales manager for the central region. He will be responsible for supporting the industrial and municipal distributors and representatives in the states of Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, southern Ohio (municipal only), Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.