More solutions, backed by local expertise
For PPS customers, the acquisition means access to a wider portfolio of products and services while retaining the local expertise and personal relationships they value.
Through AxFlow Oceania, PPS will be able to offer additional solutions, including the Permaglass product range, fire protection systems, tanks and a broader selection of industrial fluid handling equipment. Collaboration with other AxFlow companies will also create opportunities to support customers with more complex applications and projects.
"Being close to our customers and understanding their applications is at the heart of AxFlow's business," says Michael Briggs, Managing Director of AxFlow Oceania. "PPS has built an excellent reputation in Northern Queensland through its technical knowledge, strong customer relationships and responsive service. By bringing PPS into AxFlow Oceania, we strengthen our ability to support customers across Queensland with a wider range of solutions, while preserving the local expertise that makes PPS successful."
Building on a strong local foundation
PPS will continue to operate with its experienced management team, ensuring continuity for customers and employees.
The company's established workshop, in-house testing facilities and mobile service capabilities will continue to provide customers with responsive maintenance, repairs and technical support. These capabilities will be further strengthened through access to AxFlow Oceania's wider network of technical expertise, products and resources.
"We have spent more than two decades building a business based on technical expertise, dependable service and close relationships with our customers," says Peter Bainbrigge, Director of PPS.
"Joining AxFlow gives us the opportunity to take the next step in our development. Our customers will continue working with the same people they know and trust, but we will now be able to offer them more products, more expertise and even greater support. It also opens exciting opportunities for our employees to develop and grow within a larger group."
The acquisition is part of AxFlow's long-term strategy to build a comprehensive fluid handling solutions platform in Australia and New Zealand by investing in successful local businesses and supporting their continued development.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding, +46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Michael Briggs, Managing Director AxFlow Oceania, +61 (0)478 401 574, michael.briggs@axflow.com.au
Peter Bainbrigge, Director of Professional Pump Services & Irrigation Ltd., +61 (0)418 895 131, pete@ppsnq.com.au
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AxFlow Group specializes in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the food, chemical and petrochemical, pharma, power generation, environmental, dockside, facilities management and wastewater industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1960. The AxFlow Group is active in 31 markets and has approximately 1723 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 542 million. www.axflow.com
AxFlow Group is part of Axel Johnson International, a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating globally. The group has a dedicated long-term approach to ownership, emphasizing sustainable progress and collaboration. The focus lies on acquisitions and the development of companies specializing in technical components and industrial solutions. The group consists of more than 220 companies and employs 6,700 people in 36 countries, organized into six business groups, each focusing on selected niche markets. Axel Johnson International is a part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group, Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
