Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson and the world’s leading provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial and commercial applications, has acquired Vilter Manufacturing, LLC, a privately held compressor manufacturer based in Cudahy, Wisconsin and which compressors are used in a wide range of industrial refrigeration systems.

According to the companies’ press release, the acquisition will strengthen Emerson’s capabilities and offerings in the industrial refrigeration markets. “Vilter has a well respected brand that will enhance our presence in the food processing and cold storage segments of the refrigeration market,” said Ed Purvis, Executive Vice President and business leader of Emerson Climate Technologies. “This acquisition will allow us to expand our products offering and strengthen our position in the refrigeration industry.”

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