Best Aire acquired by Gardner Denver

Industrial Distribution staff -- Industrial Distribution, 8/7/2008 7:58:00 AM

Best Aire also has locations in Kalamazoo, Mich. and Indianapolis.

Gardner Denver is a manufacturer of compressors, pumps and other fluid transfer equipment. Headquartered in Quincy, Ill., they sell primarily to the chemical, petroleum and food industries.

“Best Aire … provides a good base business in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan that will allow for expansion of product lines and aftermarket parts and service to a critical customer base in the Midwestern U.S.," said Barry Pennypacker, president and CEO of Gardner Denver.