Husqvarna to acquire Pullman Ermator

STOCKHOLM — Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division has reached a deal to acquire Pullman Ermator AB, maker of dust and slurry management systems. The acquisition is expected to be finalized mid-January 2017. “By integrating Pullman Ermator’s market leading dust and slurry management solutions into Husqvarna’s concrete cutting, drilling and grinding systems,” said Husqvarna Construction president Henric Andersson, “we can provide even more efficient total solutions for our customers.” Smedjebacken, Sweden-based Pullman Ermator’s products include dust extractor systems, dry/wet vacuums, and air scrubbers for the light construction industry. Its approximately 50 employees are mainly located in Sweden and in the fully-owned subsidiary Ermator Inc. headquartered in Tampa, Fla.