Premier Mill was taken over by NETZSCH to become
NETZSCH Premier Technologies, LLC.
Takeover
NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology, LLC. acquires Premier Mill
EXTON, Pa., May 7, 2010 – NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology, LLC. and SPX Corporation signed a definitive agreement on April 30, 2010, under which NETZSCH acquired the Premier Mill business of SPX Corporation. Premier Mill is a well-known brand of grinding and dispersing equipment. As of May 3, 2010, the combined products and services of NETZSCH and Premier Mill became available under the new company name NETZSCH Premier Technologies, LLC.
Premier Mill’s product line is a strategic addition to the existing NETZSCH portfolio of grinding, dispersing, mixing and deaereating equipment. This equipment is ideal for processing coatings, inks, pigments, pharmaceuticals, food, ceramics, agrochemicals, minerals and many other products. The combined product line enables NETZSCH Premier Technologies to offer a broader range of solutions to both current and new customers. NETZSCH will build on Premier’s customer relationships by maintaining sales, service and support for all Premier parts and products.
“The addition of Premier Mill will advance NETZSCH’s position as the leader in wet and dry fine grinding technology with the most comprehensive lines of processing equipment,” said Dimitrios Makrakis, managing director of the Germany-based NETZSCH Business Unit Grinding & Dispersing. “Premier’s equipment, talent and customers complement NETZSCH’s business and extend our ability to meet any challenge in mechanical process engineering.”
Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Video: NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology, LLC. acquires Premier MillWe want to assure you that although our name has changed, we value our customers and are committed to providing the highest level of sales support and service for all your equipment and parts. In fact, NETZSCH Premier Technologies will serve you better.
The combined product line enables NETZSCH Premier Technologies to offer a broader range of solutions to both current and new customers. NETZSCH will build on Premier’s customer relationships by maintaining sales, service and support for all Premier parts and products.
Premier Mill Product Line
The horizontal disk mill type LME will also be available with the SuperFLX grinding chamber of Premier Mill.
Horizontal disk mill type LME
The Premier PSM Submersible Basket Mill is an exceptionally versatile dispersion system that can be applied to a wide range of processing industries.
The PSDM-55 Drum Mill is an economical version of our popular PSM Submersible Basket Media Mill. This freestanding, stand-mounted basket type mill has an independently powered milling shaft/basket assembly and separate single mixing shaft.
A colloid mill does its work by hydraulic shear, bringing to bear a tremendous amount of energy on a small portion of material in the form of a thin film. This will reduce particles to their ultimate crystal size by breaking up the agglomerates into which they form.
Compact enough to be included at virtually any point in your process. The self-pumping portable unit features rotor/stator based technology with multiple stator configurations available.
Featuring a precision high-speed rotor, which creates a vigorous pumping action as it draws liquid into the stator inlet. Liquid is discharged at high velocity through machined slots in the stator.
Portable Stand Mount for various mixing applications, accepts high-speed to low-speed variable speed mixers and dispersers.
Our Model 50 Laboratory Dispersator produces consistently repeatable dispersions through faster mixing action and improved motor performance. This high-performance, high-speed unit ensures constant mixing speed regardless of product weight, viscosity or other variables.
The Model 2500 HV blends, mixes, homogenizes, and emulsifies. A combined submerged pump and high-shear device for rapid thorough dispersing and mixing. It picks up where conventional mixers leave off, and accomplishes much more.
Your Questions
Who is Premier Mill?
Premier Mill is a Delavan, Wisconsin-based provider of dispersing and milling equipment and parts, primarily for the paint, ink and coating industries. The equipment is also used in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and adhesives industries. Premier Mill was previously owned and operated by SPX Corporation.
Who is NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology, LLC.?
NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology, LLC. (Exton, PA) is an affiliated company of Germany-based NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik GmbH. It provides customized grinding, mixing, dispersing, kneading, de-aeration, classifying, press and laboratory solutions for the paint and coating, pigment and R&D markets. NETZSCH is one of the world’s leading grinding equipment suppliers, with more than 130 years of industry experience.
Why did NETZSCH acquire Premier Mill?
Premier Mill is a strategic addition that extends NETZSCH’s ability to serve every process engineering challenge. The acquisition gives NETZSCH a broader inventory of parts and equipment to solve application challenges, and expands its product line to include an inline rotorstator, immersion mill and additional small lab mixing equipment.
What are the financial details of the acquisition?
As NETZSCH is not a publicly traded company in the United States, financial details were not publicly disclosed.
When was the acquisition complete?
May 3, 2010
Will Premier Mill change its name?
No. Premier Mill is no longer a legal entity. NETZSCH will now support Premier Mill parts, products and services under the newly amended company name, NETZSCH Premier Technologies, LLC.
Will NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology, LLC. change its name?
Yes, NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology, LLC. has amended its name and is now legally referenced as NETZSCH Premier Technologies, LLC. It still remains a division under the Grinding & Dispersing Business Unit of NETZSCH.
Where will manufacturing and testing occur for Premier Mill products?
Previously-contracted and new Premier Mill equipment will be manufactured and tested at NETZSCH’s facility in Exton, PA. In addition, NETZSCH’s lab testing services will remain in Exton, PA for current and new customers. Address: 125 Pickering Way, Exton, PA 19431.
How will Premier Mill customers benefit from this acquisition?
NETZSCH will continue to build Premier’s existing customer relationships by maintaining sales, service and support for all Premier parts and equipment. All customers will benefit from NETZSCH manufacturing its equipment to NETZSCH’s high quality standard with extremely high tolerances. In addition, NETZSCH will uphold current pricing structures to achieve cost effectiveness.
Who should Premier Mill customers call for support?
Sales: Customers should contact their existing sales representative and expect email correspondence from NETZSCH with updated information.
Service: John Sneeringer, 610.779.3141, john.sneeringer(at)netzsch.com
Parts: Trudy Taylor, 610.280.1292, trudy.taylor(at)npt.netzsch.com
Tilo Spranger, 610.280.4402, tilo.spranger(at)npt.netzsch.com
Who should NETZSCH customers call for support?
Sales: Customers should contact their existing sales representative and expect email correspondence from NETZSCH with updated information.
Service: Jonathon Nicol, 610.280.4407, jonathon.nicol(at)npt.netzsch.com
Parts: Trudy Taylor, 610.280.1292, trudy.taylor(at)npt.netzsch.com
Tilo Spranger, 610.280.4402, tilo.spranger(at)npt.netzsch.com
How will NETZSCH customers benefit from this acquisition?
The acquisition expands NETZSCH’s product line to include more technology including an inline rotorstator, immersion mill and additional small lab mixing equipment. NETZSCH will now offer a broader range of solutions for manufacturers of paints, coatings, pharmaceuticals, food, ceramics, agrochemicals, minerals and cosmetics.
Will the current Premier Mill product line continue to be supported?
Absolutely. NETZSCH will continue to support Premier’s existing customers by maintaining sales, service and support for all Premier parts and products.
How will the Premier Mill product line be incorporated into the NETZSCH product line?
NETZSCH will continue to support all existing Premier parts and products. NETZSCH will begin research to incorporate Premier Mill’s patented Pin Disc, or Dimple Disc, technology into NETZSCH mills.
How will Premier Mill employees be affected by the acquisition?
All technical and sales employees of Premier are now employed by NETZSCH Premier Technologies, LLC.
Will warranties for Premier Mill equipment be honored by NETZSCH?
Yes. NETZSCH has the technical resources to address all warranty issues in a timely manner.
Service & Support
Spare Parts
NETZSCH will build on Premier’s customer relationships by maintaining sales, service and support for all Premier parts and products.
- All spare and wear parts for our machines are subject to strict quality criteria (NETZSCH Original ©) to ensure smooth operation
- For us it is standard procedure to maintain a supply of components in stock at all times with the latest technology and for all of our machines regardless of age – at prices that are competitive and fair for the entire range of parts
Refurbishment & Maintenance
NETZSCH will provide technical support for Premier Mill products for existing customers and technical support during integration of the Premier Mill line into the NETZSCH Premier Technologies, LLC, product offering.
NETZSCH will also provide an identical machine as already supplied by Premier Mill.
Maintenance
- Restoration of your machine to its ideal state
- Assessment by highly qualified NETZSCH service engineers
- Usage of original spare parts (NETZSCH and Premier)
- Overall examination of the system (mechanical, electrical and procedural)
Refurbishment/Conversion/Upgrades
- Individual modernization and upgrading of your machine
- Increase of productivity, operating safety and operator convenience
- Optimization of your system according to your product and your application
Your Contacts
Service for current NETZSCH customers:
Jonathan Nicol, 610.280.4407, jonathan.nicol(at)netzsch.com
Bob Berry, 610 280 1271, bob.berry(at)netzsch.com
Service for former Premier customers:
John Sneeringer, 610.280.1286, john.sneeringer(at)netzsch.com
Parts:
Trudy Taylor, 610.280.1292, trudy.taylor(at)netzsch.com
Tilo Spranger, 610.280.4402, tilo.spranger(at)netzsch.com
Berverly Pohlit, 610.280.1265, beverly.pohlit(at)netzsch.com
Your Contact
NETZSCH Premier Technologies, LLC.
125 Pickering Way
Exton, PA 19431
Phone: 484-879-2020
Fax: 610-280-1299
E-mail: info(at)npt.netzsch.com
Service for current NETZSCH customers:
Jonathan Nicol, 610.280.4407, jonathan.nicol(at)netzsch.com
Bob Berry, 610 280 1271, bob.berry(at)netzsch.com
Service for former Premier customers:
John Sneeringer, 610.280.1286, john.sneeringer(at)netzsch.com
Parts:
Trudy Taylor, 610.280.1292, trudy.taylor(at)netzsch.com
Tilo Spranger, 610.280.4402, tilo.spranger(at)netzsch.com
Berverly Pohlit, 610.280.1265, beverly.pohlit(at)netzsch.com
Sales Support
Central
Frank Warburg, National Sales Manager
502-245-6964
frank.warburg(at)npt.netzsch.com
Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
Christopher Esterly, Sales Manager
610-209-0543
chris.esterly(at)npt.netzsch.com
Mid-West
Stewart Rissley, Sales Manager
269-427-7664
stewart.rissley(at)netzsch.com
West
Holger Spranger, Sales Manager
610-280-1216
holger.spranger(at)npt.netzsch.com
South Central
Mark Seale, Sales Manager
985-429-0750
mark.seale(at)npt.netzsch.com
Southeast
Harry Way, Sales Manager
904-548-9837
Harry.Way(at)npt.netzsch.com
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