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EBNER Group Extends Heat Treatment Reach with Stake in Furnace Manufacturer

EBNER Group, a global provider of heat treatment solutions, melting, and casting for the aluminum industry has increased its stake in a furnace manufacturer, including annealing furnaces. GNA alutech inc. produces aluminum melting and holding furnaces, homogenizing and annealing furnaces, and cathode sealing equipment.

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Robert Ebner
CEO, EBNER Group
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“We are excited to announce the full acquisition of GNA alutech inc. and would like to thank GNA’s founder, Ted Phenix, for his vision and leadership in building GNA into a successful company over 41 years. Over the last 5 years I was always impressed by the deep understanding and knowledge Ted was able to share with customers. Our strong professional developed to a strong personal friendship,” said Robert Ebner, CEO of EBNER Group.

EBNER Group provides heat treatment solutions for the aluminum industry with the companies EBNER, ETS, EED, Gautschi, TPS, Hazelett, HPI, and GNA, increasing its stake in the latter to 100%. The acquisition marks the culmination of a five-year partnership between EBNER and Ted Phenix, which began with EBNER Group acquiring a majority stake in GNA in 2019.

The leadership of GNA has been placed in the hands of Kaleb Wright, president of business development, and Chantal Coupal, president of operations.  

 

Pictured: Chantal Coupal, president of operations of GNA alutech, and Kaleb Wright, president of business development of GNA alutech

The press release is available in its original form here.


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Hazelett Joins Global Heat Treat Furnace Solution Provider

HTD Size-PR LogoHazelett Strip-Casting Corporation of Colchester, VT in the US has become a member of a global heat treat furnace solution provider headquartered in Leonding, Austria. This happened via an acquisition of a majority interest in Hazelett.

Hazelett technology is used in metal manufacturing processes worldwide to cast aluminum, copper, zinc, and lead into metal strip and bar used to create a variety of products. The company has been involved in the design and manufacture of continuous casting machines for the global metal industries for over 100 years. Similarly, the acquiring group, EBNER Group, has been involved in the design and manufacture of thermal processing furnaces for over 70 years. Both have been family-owned throughout their histories and this merger preserves that legacy.

Mino S.p.A, based in Alessandria, Italy will remain a shareholder, and David Hazelett will also remain as both a shareholder and president. "As family-owned businesses," Hazelett commented, "Hazelett and EBNER have the freedom to take a longer view; one that encourages investment in research and development, building long-term relationships, and preserving our environment.”

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EBNER Industrieofenbau is a global company and market leader in heat treatment facilities for the semi-finished metal products industry. EBNER specializes in the research, development, fabrication, installation and commissioning of heat treatment facilities for the ferrous and non-ferrous industries using the most environmentally friendly and energy efficient technologies.

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