ERIKS acquires Leader Global Technologies
ERIKS has acquired Leader Global Technologies, a manufacturer and provider of spiral wound and metal gaskets for a variety of industrial applications worldwide.
Leader is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has additional operations in Baton Rouge, La., and Bytča, Slovakia.
“The acquisition of Leader brings ERIKS a well-known brand in a key product category. The company manufactures high-quality products for use in end markets that are at the core of ERIKS’ global technical services strategy,” said ERIKS CEO Johan Sleebus.
The Leader U.S. operations will become a part of the ERIKS North America business while the Bytča, Slovakia manufacturing facility will become part of the ERIKS European operations.
ERIKS is a Netherlands-based industrial service provider of a wide range of industrial products and technical services, including fabricated hoses, gaskets, valves and sealing products. It's North American business includes Pittsburgh-based hose and belting distributor Lewis-Goetz Company.
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