2018.09.04
EBARA CORPORATION
Ebara Corporation (Ebara) is delighted to announce the merge-absorption type dated 01/09/2018, of its wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary Thebe Bombas Hidráulicas Ltda. (THEBE)※ by Ebara Indústrias Mecânicas e Comércio Ltda. (EIMCO), another wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil. The surviving entity has the new name as Ebara Bombas América do Sul Ltda. (Ebara Pumps South America - EBAS).
The restructuring integrates management and business of the 2 companies, EIMCO submersed pump business and THEBE surface pumps business, to enhance optimization of our production and sale system.
Ebara expect the integration of THEBE brand, well consolidated in Brazilian market, to EIMCO, a company with over 40 years history in Brazil market, will strengthen Ebara’s presence in South America.
＜EBAS Company Profile＞
| Company Name | Ebara Bombas América do Sul Ltda. |
| Location | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Number of Employees | 549 |
| Business | Manufacture, sale and maintenance of deep well for submersible motor pumps, surface pumps |
＜EBAS Product Line-up＞
Main product of EIMCO: Model BHS, D
Main product of THEBE: Model P-11, TH-16
THEBE, based in Brazil manufactures and sells surface pumps for over 70 years, was acquired by EIMCO in 2015.
〈note〉
September 18, 2015
Acquisition of Brazilian pump company Thebe Bombas Hidráulicas S.A.
December 2, 2015
Ebara’s Acquisition of a Brazilian Pump Manufacturer