Lufkin Industries Inc. on July 1 announced that it has acquired Rotating Machinery Technology Inc. RMT, based in Wellsville, N.Y., is a recognized leader in the turbo-machinery industry, specializing in the analysis, design and manufacture of precision, custom-engineered tilting-pad bearings and related components for high-speed turbo equipment operating in critical-duty applications. RMT also services, repairs and upgrades turbo-expander process units for air and gas separation, both on-site with its skilled field service team and at its repair facility in Wellsville.
"We believe the acquisition of RMT will be a strong strategic fit with our Power Transmission division, and we look forward to working with their highly respected and experienced management team. We are pleased that Dr. John Nicholas, RMT founder and CEO, and a leading authority in the fields of bearing design and Rotor Dynamics Analysis, will continue in a leadership role in the company as the General Manager of RMT," said John F. "Jay" Glick, president and chief executive officer of Lufkin.
"This acquisition is consistent with our long-term growth strategy of integrating strategic assets to leverage our position of industry leadership. RMT has a global reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative and precision products and services to customers throughout the world. Already a key supplier to Lufkin Industries, RMT will provide the opportunity to increase the value-add engineering capabilities and after-market support that Lufkin Industries offers to its customers," Glick added.
Lufkin Industries sells and services oilfield pumping units, foundry castings and power transmission products throughout the world. The company has vertically integrated all vital technologies required to design, manufacture and market its products.