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SKF has agreed to acquire U.S.-based lubrication systems provider Lincoln Holdings Enterprises Inc. for US$1 billion on a cash and debt-free basis from Harbour Group, a privately owned operating company. The transaction is subject to relevant regulatory approvals.
The acquisition of Lincoln Industrial includes all Lincoln, Alemite and Reelcraft entities and brands Lincoln is a supplier of lubrication systems, tools and equipment, with a consistent record of strong financial performance
Lincoln Industrial has around 2,000 employees, and in 2010, the company is expected to generate sales approaching US$400 million with an operating profit margin of around 24 percent.
According to SKF, Lincoln Industrial is highly complementary to the company's existing lubrication systems business with limited overlap when it comes to geographical sales coverage, technology and manufacturing footprint, in particular in North America and Asia. In addition, Lincoln Industrial provides SKF with improved access to the lubrication tools and equipment aftermarket in North America.
Tom Johnstone, president and CEO of SKF, commented: "Lubrication systems is a very important business for SKF and also one of our technology platforms. Combined with our other platforms it enables us to help our customers reduce friction and energy consumption. SKF has been building its lubrication systems business over a number of years and our team has done a great job in developing this as an important part of the SKF Group.
"The acquisition of Lincoln Industrial combined with our existing business will significantly improve our ability to further support our customers with even better solutions and give us a better geographical coverage. We have been following the development of Lincoln Industrial over a number of years and I am very pleased that the Lincoln team will soon be joining the SKF Group."
Lincoln Industrial’s three main product
The acquisition of Lincoln Industrial includes all Lincoln, Alemite and Reelcraft entities and brands Lincoln is a supplier of lubrication systems, tools and equipment, with a consistent record of strong financial performance
Lincoln Industrial has around 2,000 employees, and in 2010, the company is expected to generate sales approaching US$400 million with an operating profit margin of around 24 percent.
According to SKF, Lincoln Industrial is highly complementary to the company's existing lubrication systems business with limited overlap when it comes to geographical sales coverage, technology and manufacturing footprint, in particular in North America and Asia. In addition, Lincoln Industrial provides SKF with improved access to the lubrication tools and equipment aftermarket in North America.
Tom Johnstone, president and CEO of SKF, commented: "Lubrication systems is a very important business for SKF and also one of our technology platforms. Combined with our other platforms it enables us to help our customers reduce friction and energy consumption. SKF has been building its lubrication systems business over a number of years and our team has done a great job in developing this as an important part of the SKF Group.
"The acquisition of Lincoln Industrial combined with our existing business will significantly improve our ability to further support our customers with even better solutions and give us a better geographical coverage. We have been following the development of Lincoln Industrial over a number of years and I am very pleased that the Lincoln team will soon be joining the SKF Group."
Lincoln Industrial’s three main product
