Corrosion and Abrasion Solutions Ltd. (CASL) acquires Continental Cylinder Inc.

EDMONTON, April 1, 2015 /CNW/ - Corrosion and Abrasion Solutions Ltd. (CASL) is pleased to announce that CASL has concluded a definitive agreement to acquire Continental Cylinder Inc. (CCI) effective immediately.

Terry Freeman, CASL Board Chair said "We are very excited to welcome the CCI team to the CASL family of companies. The combination of CCI with our existing Inotec business will make CASL a leader in corrosion solutions technologies and services using metals. The depth of experience and management capability that we have on a combined basis will be second to none in our industry."

Scott McLaughlan, CCI Chief Executive Officer said: "We are thrilled at the opportunity to join the CASL group.  This combination provides CCI customers access to an even broader array of coating solutions capable of further reducing owning and operating costs." 

Continental Cylinder, Inc. (CCI) is a leader in the repair or remanufacture of hydraulic components including cylinders and swivels for all mobile equipment in construction, crane and mining applications, including the largest shovel and off-highway trucks in the Alberta oil sands.

Scott McLaughlan and his leadership team will continue to be integral parts of the CCI group as well as the growth and development of the CASL Metals business unit.

About CASL

CASL is focused on protecting the world's energy, mining and industrial infrastructure from wear caused by corrosion and abrasion through prevention and monitoring, surface improvement and innovative product and service development. The business is focused on building the industry leading corrosion solutions provider by attracting the best possible people, being progressive and innovative in solving problems and working with suppliers to develop solutions.

CASL currently operates under Unimin Canada Inc., Magnum Energy Services Ltd. Fuller Western, Christie Corrosion Control 1983 Ltd., Master Blasters, Inotec Coatings and Hydraulics and EnerClear Services Inc.

More information about CASL and its services can be found at www.casltd.ca

SOURCE Corrosion and Abrasion Solutions Ltd.

For further information: For inquiries, please contact: Brian Jones, MBA, [phone], [email protected]