St. Louis, Mo, USA (18 June 2010)—O’Brien Corporation today announced it has acquired Universal Analyzers Inc. and Barben Analyzer Technology as part of its strategy to broaden the company’s offering to the process and emissions analytical markets.

 

Located in Carson City, Nevada, USA, Universal Analyzer manufacturers high quality, engineered products such as dilution and extraction gas and process sample probes, gas coolers and complete sample systems. Barben Analyzer Technology manufactures world-class PH, ORP and conductivity sensors as well as oxygen analyzers.

 

“We are very excited about the addition of Universal and Barben” said David Smith, President and CEO of O’Brien Corporation. “Both companies have created a robust and reliable product portfolio that compliments O’Brien’s offering in the analytical market” Additionally, their attention to servicing their customers is perfectly aligned with our culture. This addition makes O’Brien the only manufacturer capable of offering a total solution for sample collection, transport and conditioning. It also presents us with exciting new application areas in water and natural gas” continued Smith.

 

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO. USA with locations in Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, O’Brien Corporation is major developer and producer of engineered tubing products. These systems include steam; electric traced and insulated tubing under the TRACEPAK® brand and ultra high purity tubing and fittings from Cardinal UHP. O’Brien also produces VIPAK® process instrumentation enclosures and SADDLEPAK® supports –These products are designed and marketed into the refining, petrochemical, power generation, offshore semiconductor, solar and offshore platform construction industries around the world. For more information about O’Brien visit the company website at www.obcorp.com.

 

We are excited about the opportunity to provide our representatives and customers a comprehensive solution to sample extraction, transport, and conditioning.  The factory will remain in Carson City and there will be no changes to the rep network.