Switzerland-based (U.S. operation in Charlotte, N.C.), a manufacturer of gear pumps and pelletizing and filtration systems, has had a busy season. In October, it agreed to acquire Gala Industries Inc., Eagle Rock, Va., a manufacturer of underwater pelletizers and centrifugal pellet dryers. Then early last month it announced the purchase of another maker of pelletizing systems (as well as pulverizers), , which has plants in Germany and Kent, Ohio. Maag already has strong position in underwater pelletizers (tradenamed Automatik) and centrifugal dryers. All three companies will maintain their existing brand identities.
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