The top filtration stories in March

Walker Filtration's headquarters in Washington, near Newcastle, UK.
Walker Filtration's headquarters in Washington, near Newcastle, UK.
Alfred Weber.
Alfred Weber.

Atlas Copco's acquisition of Walker Filtration, Smiths Group's plans to buy Seebach and Alfred Weber's departure from Mann+Hummel were the most popular stories on the Filtration+Separation website in March.

1. Atlas Copco buys Walker Filtration

Atlas Copco acquires Walker Filtration Ltd, the UK manufacturer of equipment for the treatment of compressed air, gas and vacuum.

2. Smiths Group to acquire German filtration company Seebach for €60mn

Seebach will be integrated into Smiths' John Crane division.

3. Alfred Weber leaves Mann+Hummel

Mann+Hummel Group CEO Alfred Weber has left the company at his own request.