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Calgon Carbon buys Hyde Marine

02 February 2010

Calgon Carbon Corp has acquired Hyde Marine Inc, a manufacturer of systems that use ultraviolet light technology to treat marine ballast water.

Hyde Marine’s Hyde Guardian system employs stacked disk and ultraviolet light technology to filter and disinfect ballast water.

John Stanik, Calgon Carbon president and CEO, said: “We are very pleased that Hyde Marine will become part of our UV business. Although small, this strategic acquisition will broaden our knowledge base and experience in using ultraviolet light technology to treat water. It also provides Calgon Carbon immediate entry into a global, legislative-driven market with major long-term growth potential.”
 

 

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