WAGNER-Group, a leading global specialist in surface finishing technology based in Altstaeten, Switzerland, acquired Earlex Limited, based in Guildford, Great Britain.
Altstaeten, Switzerland (PRWEB) November 23, 2013
WAGNER-Group, a leading global specialist in surface finishing technology based in Altstaeten, Switzerland, acquired Earlex Limited, based in Guildford, Great Britain. Earlex manufactures HVLP paint spray guns, wallpaper steamers and heat guns primarily for the DIY market and has forged a reputation in the beauty industry with its spray tanning equipment. The Earlex product portfolio will enhance the consumer businesses of WAGNER.
WAGNER, founded in 1947 in Friedrichshafen/Fischbach, Germany, is synonymous with innovative surface finishing technology. Its high quality product range extends from handheld paint spraying systems for DIY use and professional equipment for coating, painting and plastering to complex industrial coating systems for wet and powder applications.
Thorsten Koch, CEO WAGNER-Group commented, “In Earlex, we are buying a company which has very firm roots and a strong presence in its domestic market in England and also has a great deal of potential in its other sales markets. We at WAGNER are delighted to be gaining this additional reinforcement from the Earlex’s management and workforce.” Julian Baseley the current Chairman and CEO of Earlex said that “After 26 years of developing the business I am delighted that Earlex will join WAGNER known worldwide for the quality of their products and who will ensure the Earlex company mantra of quality, performance and service will continue. The dedication to the objectives of making renovation and decorating projects easier, faster and more convenient for consumers will continue as before and grow further.” Ewbank vacuum cleaner and Clarke Cable power cord set businesses, part of Earlex Limited, will be retained by current owners, the Baseley and Hopper families.
About Earlex Ltd.
Earlex Ltd. founded in 1987 currently has a workforce of 89 at its headquarters in Guildford. The company launched the first electric wallpaper steamer and has sold seven million worldwide. The company is also well known for its “SprayStation” HVLP (high volume low pressure) sprayers. Dedicated to UK manufacturing, Earlex exports a wide range of power decorating tools and power cleaning products across the globe and sold within major retail chains.
About The WAGNER-Group
The WAGNER-Group develops and markets a wide array of painting and decorating products used in home improvement, commercial painting and industrial finishing. For example, WAGNER installed the first 4-component coating system in Germany, is a trendsetter in the field of electrostatic powder coating, and is a pioneer in spraying facades with zero paint mist. Its global service network and innovative products makes WAGNER one of the top suppliers in the surface finishing market. WAGNER has a global presence with a workforce of around 1,400 people, 19 companies and approximately 300 WAGNER agencies. The WAGNER-Group is owned by the Josef Wagner Foundations which, in addition to supporting the group of companies, pursue exclusively not for profit charitable goals.
For further information visit http://www.wagnerspraytech.com or http://www.wagner-group.com
