NEWS RELEASE
PTF Engineering expands into water filtration with the
acquisition of Stella-Meta
PTF Engineering (part of the Chandlers Ford based Rolwey Group) announces that it
has acquired Stella-Meta, the specialist manufacturer of water purification units for
military use. Based in Hamble, Hampshire, Stella-Meta was formerly part of ITT
Industries.
The acquisition of Stella-Meta will expand the range of services the company can offer
to include supply/maintenance of water purification units, training and logistical support
including mechanical maintenance services to the Ministry of Defence.
Stella-Meta manufactures a range of mobile water purification units, flexible water
storage tanks and distribution accessories to provide safe drinking water from any
source. There is a comprehensive range of systems including small portable units
capable of 5000 litres/day, up to larger mobile plants capable of up to 70,000 litres/day.
The units are designed to remove contaminants including nuclear, biological and
chemical from fresh or sea water sources. The company also has a contract with the
Ministry of Defence for the repair, maintenance and supply of spares including
engineering and development support.
“We are delighted that Stella-Meta is now part of PTF Engineering,” said Mike Worley,
Managing Director, Rolwey Group. “We have been a supplier to Stella-Meta for a
number of years and we recognise the company’s knowledge and status in this
specialist market. The range of products and services available from Stella-Meta is
complimentary to those available from PTF Engineering and the acquisition provides an
excellent platform for further growth in this developing market.”
PTF Engineering at its Eastleigh premises is well established as a supplier of fabricated
pipe work assemblies for the refineries at Fawley, where it also has engineers based
on-site for installation and maintenance.
Rolwey Group was established in the mid 1970's and as a result of investment in new
technologies and a strong company infrastructure, the business has grown rapidly over
recent years. During this period it has developed a comprehensive customer service
package including supplier chain management, stock logistics and customer product
design, development and testing.
Rolwey Group comprises of PTF Engineering, Blue Diamond Technologies and RaceTec NAK. Together with a stock range of power transmission and engineering products
Blue Diamond Technologies is also a specialist supplier of technical metal, plastic and
rubber components to the manufacturing industry throughout the UK.
Race-Tec NAK produces specialist high performance seals for the Motor sport industry
including Formula 1 & GT cars. Products are shipped world-wide to a range of
customers, including the leading professional race teams, for use in engines,
gearboxes, hubs and suspension systems.
For further details, contact Mike Worley, Rolwey Group Ltd, Rolwey House, School
Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hants SO53 4BY Tel: 023 8025 8966
Fax: 023 8025 8989 Email: info@rolwey.com – Website: www.rolwey.com
ENDS: 15 January 2008
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