Quincy, IL 7/1/10—Gardner Denver, a provider of fluid transfer equipment, has acquired ILMVAC GmbH for an undisclosed amount. ILMVAC supplies vacuum pumps, systems and accessories for R&D labs and industrial applications. In 2009, ILMVAC had revenues of $11.6 million. “ILMVAC has technical expertise in applying existing vacuum technology for lab applications tailored, in particular, to the European marketplace,” commented Gardner Denver President and CEO Barry L. Pennypacker. “We believe the addition of the ILMVAC product lines and distribution channels to Gardner Denver will strengthen our global position in the lab and life science market segment, served today through our Welch brand that is primarily sold in North America.”