PITTSBURGH, PA – July 22, 2015 — ERIKS North America, a leading industrial process solutions provider, has been ranked No. 19 on Modern Distribution Management’s 2015 Top Industrial Distributors list and the largest North American owned subsidiary, Lewis-Goetz, is ranked among the Top Hose & Accessories Distributors list.The MDM Market Leaders lists identify the top distributors by revenue across 15 distribution sectors.
MDM’s Market Leaders lists were released in July in conjunction with the 2015 Distribution Trends Special Issue, which outlines distribution industry trends based on interviews with dozens of wholesaler-distributors, industry experts and manufacturers, as well as the results from reader surveys.
“We are honored to be recognized again this year in MDM’s annual industry rankings, said Jeff Crane, President and CEO of ERIKS North America. “Our success is a result of the broad technical solutions we are able to provide our customers which is only possible with a robust selection of high-value products and a link to the resources of ERIKS worldwide.
Data to determine placement on the Market Leaders lists was collected from the companies, public filings and news releases. For companies that did not provide their data, MDM estimated rankings based on past reported revenues, average revenue increases within the sectors, data from economic reports and conversations with industry experts.
Modern Distribution Management (www.mdm.com) is a premier source of research on the wholesale distribution industry. View the top distributors in 15 sectors at www.mdm.com/marketleaders.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of the company’s long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identify problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was ranked 19th on MDM’s 2015 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2014, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €2.0 billion (USD 2.7 billion) with approximately 8,000 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €14.9 billion (USD 19.7 billion) in 2014. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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See Innovative Industrial Solutions at Booth #452
PITTSBURGH, PA – June 22, 2015 — Joining experts across the oil and gas industry, Lewis-Goetz is pleased to have a presence at DUG East 2015, taking place June 23-25 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Lewis-Goetz is one of the most trusted partners of the hydraulic fracturing industry, offering comprehensive solutions that increase production and reduce downtime. One recent Lewis-Goetz solution resulted in $1.4 million in savings for one of its customers. Lewis-Goetz will be at booth #452.
“Lewis-Goetz offers a one-stop shop for our customers in the oil and gas industry by partnering with reputable manufacturers and providing quality and reliable products,” said President and CEO Don Evans. “As the shale gas industry continues to seek competitive efficiencies, Lewis-Goetz is a dedicated partner, providing our customers with seasoned specialists in hose, coupling, sealing, conveyor belting and valve products to meet the industry’s specific needs. We’re pleased to have a presence at this important industry show.”
Lewis-Goetz offers products and services in every major shale play in North America, and has become established partners with the hydraulic fracking industry by offering 24/7 on-site diagnostic and preventative service, local emergency response, faster delivery times and vendor-managed inventory control systems that provide each customer with consistent and personalized service and solutions.
The DUG conferences have proven to be instrumental in providing opportunities for industry leaders to stay current on emerging unconventional resource markets. Attendees at DUG conferences come from E&P companies, pipeline operators, financial investors, service companies, regulators, policy makers, attorneys and other professional services firms. Each DUG conference is uniquely focused on the most timely and important issues facing unconventional resources development, because they are produced with major input by the industry professionals who understand the issues best.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of the company’s long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identify problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2014, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €2.0 billion (USD 2.7 billion) with approximately 8,000 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €14.9 billion (USD 19.7 billion) in 2014. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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Katie Oswald Clark
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Advanced Sealing, Leader Gasket Technologies and Lewis-Goetz refinery products will be showcased in booth #1159
PITTSBURGH, PA – May 14, 2015 — Joining experts across the refinery industry, Lewis-Goetz is pleased to have a presence at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturer (AFPM) 2015 Reliability & Maintenance Conference and Exhibition, taking place May 19-22 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Lewis-Goetz, the industrial distributor will be joined by affiliated manufacturing companies Advanced Sealing and Leader Gasket Technologies to provide industry expertise and exhibit a full array of proven refinery-focused products and solutions in booth #1159.
In conjunction with the show, David Clover, marketing manager at Advanced Sealing, will lead industry experts in a professional development workshop titled “ERRIC-Based Sealing Protocols for Leak-Free Performance.” The session will cover the root causes of flange leakage, and the simple engineering principals, material and procedural changes that result in reliable leak-free performance. The track will give participants the tools and resources to be able to quickly incorporate these improvements into their facilities.
“With our cutting edge sealing technology and other solutions engineered for the refinery industry, Lewis-Goetz specialists work to lower our customers total cost of ownership, enabling them to differentiate themselves in the marketplace,” said Don Evans, president and CEO of Lewis-Goetz. “At the 2015 show, we’re excited to showcase our solutions-oriented approach and our expertise in identifying challenges, determining a solution and implementing it in cost-effective ways.”
A standout solution is the ALKY-ONE gasket, which utilizes the latest breakthrough in sealing technology for Alkylation units. Its unique features ensure it will seal quicker and tighter than any other Alky-gasket service. ALKY-ONE uses two different methods to seal evenly across the flange surface, reducing internal flange erosion and preventing external release of hydrofluoric acid, even maintaining its sealing in the event of a fire.
The AFPM 2015 Reliability & Maintenance Conference and Exhibition includes keynote addresses, technical and management presentations, discussion groups, structured question and answer sessions, and an exhibition of products and services. Presentations focus on improving reliability in the refining and petrochemical industry. The exhibition, held in conjunction with the conference, will give attendees the opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from companies offering a variety of products and services to the refining and petrochemical industries. For more information on the sessions at this year’s conference, visit: http://www2.afpm.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/RMC15,1.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of the company’s long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identify problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2014, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €2.0 billion (USD 2.7 billion) with approximately 8,000 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €14.9 billion (USD 19.7 billion) in 2014. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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Katie Oswald Clark
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PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2015 — ERIKS North America, a leading industrial process solutions provider, recently added two new companies to its family of industry leaders. With the acquisitions of Action Industrial Group by ERIKS’ Lewis-Goetz and Seals and Packings, Inc. by ERIKS Seals and Plastics, the company continues its aggressive growth and commitment to expanding its business model geographically and within strategic end markets. Part of ERIKS worldwide, ERIKS North America is made up of four companies that offer complementary products and services across multiple industries.
“With the addition of these two great companies, we continue to expand our industrial reach and our ability to deliver value to our customers,” said Jeff Crane, president and CEO of ERIKS North America. “The associates of Action Industrial and Seals and Packing bring significant industry and application know-how. Couple this with our global resources and our unique ability to add value continues to grow.”
ERIKS industrial distributor Lewis-Goetz entered a definitive agreement in April to acquire Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specializing in fasteners, gaskets, hose products and industrial construction tools and supplies. The acquisition adds seven Southeast locations to the Lewis-Goetz footprint, as well as considerable gasket fabrication technologies. Action Industrial Group has 78 employees and had $21.5 million in net sales last year.
As part of Lewis-Goetz, Action Industrial Group will have the opportunity to expand its reach with more access to resources and greater opportunities to cross-sell products. Lewis-Goetz fabricates and distributes hose, sealing, conveyor belt and valve products from nearly 100 locations in the United States and Canada.
ERIKS Seals and Plastics Inc., a leading technical resource for seals, engineered and bearings required for demanding applications, has also acquired Texas-based Seals and Packings. Seals and Packings has been in operation for more than 30 years, delivering high-performance seals and related components to a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, automotive, rail, aerospace, mobile and industrial hydraulics, chemical, petrochemical, and medical. Locations across the United States and Europe provide global supply chain solutions.
As part of ERIKS Seals and Plastics, clients will benefit from an even stronger portfolio and unique combination of product and material expertise combined with efficient, customized logistics.
This acquisition enables ERIKS to enhance its client base in the U.S. oil and gas industry and will further strengthen its product and service offerings to existing and new customers. Customers will benefit as the capabilities of these two leading companies are merged to provide greater product availability, engineering expertise and customized logistics solutions.
The addition of these two companies comes on the heels of ERIKS North America’s acquisition of Advanced Sealing, a full-spectrum manufacturer and distributor of fluid sealing products to refining, chemical processing, power generation and wastewater treatment facilities. Advanced Sealing, which was acquired by Lewis-Goetz in July 2014, provides high quality products and a professional, customer focused workforce, which has further strengthened the solutions-based approach of Lewis-Goetz.
The ERIKS North America family of companies was ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. ERIKS global organization consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2014, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. ?2.0 billion (USD 2.7 billion) with approximately 8,000 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of ?14.9 billion (USD 19.7 billion) in 2014. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing and belting needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of the company’s long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identify problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
Deal Enhances Production Capabilities, Expands Market Share in Southeast
PITTSBURGH, PA – April 9, 2015 — Lewis-Goetz is pleased to announce it has acquired Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specializing in fasteners, gaskets, hose products and industrial construction tools and supplies. The acquisition will add seven Southeast locations to the Lewis-Goetz footprint, as well as considerable gasket fabrication technologies. Action Industrial Group has 78 employees and had $21.5 million in net sales last year. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
“Lewis-Goetz is a company built by acquisitions. Throughout our 80-year history, we have grown by partnering with companies that offer industry-leading technologies and game-changing service,” said Don Evans, president and CEO. “Action Industrial Group brings all of that and more. This acquisition will build on our strength in the Southeast and expand our footprint into places like Memphis and Greenville. We also look forward to expanding our industry focus into facility maintenance.”
As part of Lewis-Goetz, the team at Action Industrial Group will have the opportunity to expand its reach with more access to resources and greater opportunities to cross-sell products. Lewis-Goetz fabricates and distributes industrial hose, hydraulic hose, sealing and conveyor belt products from nearly 100 locations in the United States and Canada.
“This acquisition opens up opportunities for both our employees and our customers,” said Jeff Nyman president and CEO of Action Industrial Group. “The same team that our customers know and trust will have even more resources to enhance our level of service. We look forward to introducing our customers to Lewis-Goetz solutions as we continue to grow during this exciting time.”
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing and belting needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of the company’s long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identify problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2014, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. ?2.0 billion (USD 2.7 billion) with approximately 8,000 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of ?14.9 billion (USD 19.7 billion) in 2014. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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Katie Oswald Clark
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App Features Case Studies from Three-year Initiative to Document $53 million in Savings
PITTSBURGH, PA – March 10, 2015 — Lewis-Goetz recently launched its interactive, web-based Case Study Tool that has re-imagined the way its growing customer base can access the company’s cost-saving solutions. The app includes custom solutions that Lewis-Goetz implemented across 14 industries over three years to save its customers more than $53 million.
“With the release of this tool, Lewis-Goetz is not only engaging with our customers, we’re revolutionizing the way they implement solutions in their own operations,” said President and CEO Don Evans.
With the ability to filter case studies by industry, product and/or solution, the new Case Study Tool enables current and potential customers to explore the ways the company identifies a problem, determines a solution and implements a fix in cost-effective ways. The tool filters case studies across 14 industries, including aggregate, aluminum, chemical, food, mining, oil and gas, original equipment manufacturing, package handling, pharmaceutical, power generation, pulp and paper, refining, steel and tire.
In addition to filtering by product category, users can also filter by solutions, including Avoided Downtime, Increased Production, Increased Safety, Innovation, Labor Reduction, Plant Survey, Product Repair, Product Substitution, Reduced Downtime, Testing and Vendor-Managed Inventory.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of the company’s long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identify problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2013, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €1.8 billion (USD 2.3 billion) with 7,500 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €20.0 billion (USD 25.6 billion) in 2012. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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Katie Oswald Clark
724-213-1211
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PITTSBURGH, PA – November 6, 2014 — Lewis-Goetz has become one of the most trusted partners of the hydraulic fracturing industry by offering comprehensive solutions — including increasing production, reducing downtime, and product innovation — that recently resulted in $1.4 million in savings for one of its customers.
“The meteoric rise of the shale gas industry has put Lewis-Goetz in a position to grow our hydraulic fracking solutions,” said President and CEO Don Evans. “With decades of experience, we provide our customers with seasoned specialists in hose, coupling, sealing, conveyor belting and valve products to meet the industry’s every need.”
Lewis-Goetz has become established partners with the hydraulic fracking industry by offering 24/7 on-site diagnostic and preventative service, local emergency response, faster delivery times and vendor-managed inventory control systems that provide each customer with consistent and personalized service and solutions.
“We only partner with and provide quality and reliable products from reputable manufacturers,” Evans continued. “This, along with our ability to provide education, training and expertise, helps us to create an efficient and safe environment for both our customers and their employees.”
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of Lewis-Goetz long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identity problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2013, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €1.8 billion (USD 2.3 billion) with 7,500 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €20.0 billion (USD 25.6 billion) in 2012. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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Katie Oswald Clark
724-213-1211
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PITTSBURGH, PA – Sept. 24, 2014 – Lewis-Goetz, a leading industrial service provider of industrial products, including fabricated hose, conveyor belts, valves and gaskets, is pleased to announce new leadership roles within the company. Two positions have been created to serve the company’s growing customer base: vice president of supply chain operations and vice president of marketing and sales.
Eelco de Graaf has been named vice president of supply chain operations. Previously, Mr. de Graaf was chief operating officer of Makro Colombia, a wholesale distributor and sister company of SHV Holdings, NV. Since 2004, he has held leadership positions for SHV Holdings/Makro in sales and operations, supply chain, and management.
From 2010-2012, Mr. de Graaf was a regional sales and operations director of the south for Makro Brazil. He also served as regional sales manager for Makro Indonesia and as store general manager and purchasing manager for Makro Malaysia. Before that, he worked at the head office of SHV Holdings in Utrecht, The Netherlands. In 2010, he completed SHV Holdings in-house management programme at Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands. He earned a post master in sales management from Erasmus University Rotterdam; and a master in law from the University of Utrecht
Mr. de Graaf recently relocated to Pittsburgh from Bogotá. In his new role, he will lead the manufacturing and supply chain teams at Lewis-Goetz and help to foster a culture of continuous improvement by championing operational excellence within the organization.
Gary M. Giallonardo, the newly appointed vice president of marketing and sales, has spent more than 15 years in the industrial paints and coatings industry. He has a proven track record in global marketing and sales organizations, including international positions with PPG Industries. From 1998-2000, at Lilly Industries, Inc. (now The Valspar Corporation), a producer of industrial paints and coatings, he served as marketing director for Global Coil SBU and managed a team that generated double digit sales growth year over year. Since 2001, Mr. Giallonardo was the managing director and founder of Industrial Visions Company, LLC, a business development advisory that focused on diversification strategies for SMEs and private equity clients.
In his new position, Mr. Giallonardo returns to his native Pittsburgh to direct Lewis-Goetz’s commercial organization, synthesizing the company’s marketing, product management and national account teams. Mr. Giallonardo earned his master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Princeton University.
“These are exciting times at Lewis-Goetz,” said president and CEO Don Evans, “as we continue to grow and improve in our ability to serve our increasing customer base. We are honored to welcome two highly skilled and driven leaders to our management team who will help us achieve our goals.”
Lewis-Goetz is part of the ERIKS group of companies, one of the world’s largest industrial distributors. With annual sales in excess of $800 million, the North American entities of the ERIKS group ranks among the top 20 industrial distributors according to Modern Distribution Management’s 2014 list of market leaders.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of Lewis-Goetz long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identity problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2013, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €1.8 billion (USD 2.3 billion) with 7,500 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €20.0 billion (USD 25.6 billion) in 2012. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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Katie Oswald Clark
724-213-1211
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 7, 2014 – Lewis-Goetz, a leading Pittsburgh-based industrial service provider of a variety of industrial products, including fabricated hose, conveyor belts, valves and gaskets, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Advanced Sealing.
Advanced Sealing is a full-spectrum manufacturer and distributor of fluid sealing products to refining, chemical processing, power generation and wastewater treatment facilities. A premier sealing house to customers looking for new solutions to age old problems, Advanced Sealing provides a broad product mix including metallic and non-metallic flange gaskets, valve packings, metallic and elastomeric hoses, stud bolts, hex nuts, steam traps and heat exchanger gaskets. Advanced Sealing has a special focus on fugitive emission products, proven to meet and exceed today’s demanding LDAR sealing standards. Advanced Sealing was incorporated in 1988 and has US based facilities located in Cerritos, California and Pascagoula, Mississippi.
The acquisition of Advanced Sealing provides high quality products and a professional, customer focused workforce, further strengthening the solutions-based approach of Lewis-Goetz.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of Lewis-Goetz long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identity problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more detailed information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2013, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €1.8 billion (USD 2.3 billion) with 7,500 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €20.0 billion (USD 25.6 billion) in 2012. For more information visit www.eriks.com
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Katie Oswald Clark
724-213-1211
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Pittsburgh, PA – December 14, 2012 – Goodall Rubber Company of Canada is moving its production facility from its current location on Pretty River Parkway to a newly rehabilitated building at 530 Third Street in Collingwood.
The company has decided to invest in the local market because of the exceptional workforce and the historical success the company has had working with the local community.
Jeff Crane, CEO of parent company, Lewis-Goetz based in Pittsburgh, PA said about the move, “We are excited to invest in a new, state of the art facility that will continue to provide high-quality products to our worldwide customers.”
Sandi Bonwick, General Manager of the local facility also commented, “We are excited about the opportunities that this investment decision will bring for our employees, for the local economy, for our distribution centers, for our customers and for our investors. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have been selected by our parent company for this investment and are very much looking forward to this relocation!”
The move to a new property is anticipated to take place the summer of 2013 with production at the new facility beginning then.
Lewis-Goetz, the parent company of Goodall Rubber is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is part of the ERIKS Group of companies, one of the world’s largest industrial distributors. With annual sales in excess of $700 million, the North American entities of the ERIKS group would rank among the top 20 industrial distributors according to Modern Distribution Management‘s 2012 list of market leaders.
Lewis-Goetz is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA and is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more detailed information.
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Katie Oswald Clark
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