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Kirloskar Brothers acquires shares in Braybar Pumps

04 May 2010

Kirloskar Brothers has acquired 90% shares in Braybar Pumps through its Wholly Owned Subsidiary company Kirloskar Brothers International BV in the Netherlands.

Braybar Pumps is actively involved in the manufacture of high head multistage pumps in excess of 1,200 metres head for dewatering in copper, coal and gold mines and rubber lined slurry pumps. In addition to this they are involved in repairs and servicing of various types of pumps, especially supply to the mining industry.
 

The acquisition cost for the shares in Braybar Pumps was Rs110 million.

 

 

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