International technology Group Andritz has signed a contract to acquire KMPT AG, headquartered in Vierkirchen in Germany, including its affiliates in England, France, Italy, China, and the United States. The Andritz Environment & Process business area is thus strengthening its product offerings for solid liquid separation.

The acquired company has approximately 280 employees and generates annual sales of about EUR 50 million. It was agreed to not disclose the purchase price; the contract is subject to approval by the relevant authorities and is expected to come in force during the second quarter of 2010.

KMPT ranks among the leading global suppliers of pusher and peeler centrifuges, used mainly in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, the company' product portfolio includes dryers for the chemical and food industries, as well as drum and disc filters.