The latest installment in Constantine Biller's series considers the most recent deals taking place in the valves industry around the world. The current economic climate is an ideal expansion opportunity for smaller and mid-sized companies. With large groups and private equity firms looking to sell off non-core divisions to raise funds and reduce debt, companies that had never previously contemplated acquisitions can use the opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their global reach. Many of these smaller or mid-sized players have kept their powder dry over the boom years and now see real opportunities to acquire fringe assets from the global players in order add crucial new product lines or penetrate new distribution channels. Groups
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