GL&V Pulp & Paper Group, Nashua, N.H., USA, this week announced the signing of an agreement with MAN Diesel & Turbo North America, Houston, Texas, effective this past September 9. The agreement certifies the Baton Rouge, La., shop (formerly known as Baton Rouge Machine Works) to be GL&V’s authorized repair and rebuild center for the southern U.S. 

GL&V is a world leader in pulp washing technology and has a very large installed base in the southern U.S. region. This partnership will leverage the strengths of both companies, combining MAN Diesel & Turbo‘s fabrication and machining capabilities with GL&V’s technical and process expertise. Customers will benefit by having a high quality, local OEM repair center to ensure equipment repairs and rebuilds are completed to OEM technical specifications. The local presence will provide rapid response to customers’ needs.

GL&V Pulp and Paper Group provides complete solutions for production of pulp and manufacturing of paper globally. The group is one of the largest suppliers of pulp and paper production equipment and a world leader in equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and optimization. More information about GL&V Pulp & Paper Group is available online.

MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, based in Augsburg, Germany, is a leading global provider of large-bore diesel engines and turbomachinery. The company’s product portfolio includes two-stroke and four-stroke engines for marine and stationary applications, turbochargers and propellers, as well as gas and steam turbines, compressors, and chemical reactors. Customers receive worldwide after-sales services marketed under the MAN PrimeServ brand. MAN Diesel & Turbo North America offers sales and service locations throughout the U.S. More information about the company can be found online.