Haydon Motion Europe, a Harbour Group company, acquired Kerk Motion
Products, Inc., Bernard Dubois, Haydon Motion Europe´s
chairman, announced. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Kerk, based in Hollis, N.H., USA, designs and manufactures a unique line
of high-precision motion control products that include lead-screw
assemblies, slides, linear rails, and actuators. The company´s
products are designed for maximum life and quiet operation in tight
tolerance applications. Known for its innovative solutions, such as
patented anti-backlash designs, Kerkote® TFE
coating, and Kerkite® materials, Kerk has
distinguished itself as a technical leader in the motion control
industry.
"This acquisition presents significant
benefits to our global customer base," Mr.
Dubois commented. "We will be able to leverage
the finest aspects of each company to present an even greater value
proposition to our customers. By sharing best practices across our
product development and manufacturing organizations we will also enhance
our technological leadership."
Jeff Fox, Harbour Group´s chief executive
officer, said, "The combination of Kerk and
Haydon is a marriage of two global industry leaders. The sales, service
assembly, design and manufacturing capabilities of these two companies
will be unmatched in the linear motion control market. We look forward
to working with the Kerk team and building upon their long track record
of success."
Ken and Keith Erickson co-presidents of Kerk, commented, "We
couldn´t be happier with the efforts of our
employees and management team over the years. They helped us build an
outstanding company and we were very careful in locating the right
partner to help it grow to its full potential. We found that ideal
partner in Haydon and Harbour Group." They
added, "The combination of these two premier
organizations creates a global leader in the motion control industry.
This is a very positive step for our employees and customers."
Haydon is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance
fractional horsepower linear actuators, lead screw assemblies, rotary
stepper motors and hermetically sealed switches for niche- market
applications. The company, founded in 1951, operates 11 facilities on
three continents. It is based in Waterbury, Conn.
Harbour Group is a privately owned company based in St. Louis
Missouri., USA Harbour Group and its operating companies are engaged in
the manufacture and distribution of a wide variety of consumer and
industrial products, including decorative kitchen and bath hardware
specialty LED systems, linear actuators and switches
automotive-enthusiast products, lubricating systems and equipment
abrasives, diamond cutting products and related tools, entertainment and
music products, and auxiliary plastic processing equipment. Since its
founding in 1976, Harbour Group has acquired 157 companies in 34
different industries.
