Atlas Copco to acquire Grimmer Schmidt and Hurricane operations

Jun 16, 2008

Grimmer Industries has announced an agreement with Atlas Copco North American to sell the Grimmer Schmidt Compressors and Hurricane Compressors operations located Franklin, Indiana. The two manufacturers sell a variety of compressor products ranging from towed portable units to high-pressure booster compressors powered by diesel engines of 600 or more horsepower. The newly formed Atlas Copco Hurricane will acquire these assets and intends to remain in Franklin.

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