Article: Weil-McLain acquires Taishan Maeda Boiler.(NEWS AND TRENDS)

Weil-McLain has announced the acquisition of Taishan Maeda Boiler Co. in Taian, China. Taishan Maeda produces commercial boilers for the Chinese market, exports castings to Maeda Boiler Co. in Japan and produces several other assorted iron castings. The new company will be named Weil-McLain Shan Dong Cast Iron Boiler Company Limited, or Weil-McLain Shan Dong.

"This acquisition represents a significant step forward for the future of Weil-McLain," said Wayne Barksdale, vice president of operations. "Weil-McLain Shan Dong positions us for great success in the ever-growing Chinese boiler market."

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