Saurer Group and Reyes Groupe have announced the sale of the Verdol parts, service and conversion business to the Saurer Business Unit Allma Volkmann. Allma and Volkmann are worldwide leading machinery brands in all twisting applications from staple to carpet, tire cord as well as technical and glass yarns. The deal will allow a customer service on an even wider base within the already successful and well-organized service network worldwide. This deal has been considered as a « win-win » solution for both companies. Whereas Allma Volkmann has been granted the opportunity to further improve the leadership position in textile market, Reyes Groupe can be sure that Verdol customers are well taken care of allowing Reyes to focus on its core business in the energy market (oil & gas, nuclear, hydraulic, etc.) and to expand into new national and international markets while consolidating its existing positions. Wolfgang Leupers, CEO of Allma Volkmann, says that he is proud that Christophe Reyes, owner of the Reyes Groupe, trusts Allma Volkmann to run their parts and service business and is expecting this to give an additional growth impulse as the synergies of both companies now can be fully utilized. The former Verdol customers will be served by Allma Volkmann as of immediate effect and preparations have been taken to ensure a smooth transition. “We always put customers first,” says Wolfgang Leupers, “so this means that we are obliged to be prepared from day one.” Allma Volkmann is also taking over the Verdol customer sales and service team in France to ensure that the persons in charge will remain the same. At the same time the existing Allma Volkmann network for logistics in Europe and the worldwide parts warehouses in all key markets will be utilized. The deal will make
Allma Volkmann the largest provider of original parts and service in the whole twisting segment. Since 40 years, Reyes Groupe has developed offersadapted to environments where regulations, certifications, specifications are an extreme level: – Electromechanical Engineering: Control
cabinet, MCC/PCC switchboards, etc. – E-House (Electrical shelter, Containers, Skids, Trailers), Electrical & Instrumentation Services on Oil & Gas onshore and offshore worksites, commissioning, etc.
Saurer Group takes over parts and service business of Verdol
