The agreement between the 2 companies was concluded on February 1, 2007, and includes the company Enhanced Separation Technologies (EST) LLC, (USA).

In many process operations, gases and liquids contact each other to form a mist. If the gas is flowing too fast, the liquid droplets will not settle under gravity and become suspended (or entrained) in the gas or vapor. In most cases, the entrainment needs to be removed to purify the gas. Some common applications in the oil and gas industry include 3-phase separators, inlet scrubbers, compressor systems, cold separators, glycol dehydration, and amine absorption columns.

With the acquisition, Sulzer Chemtech is able to provide assistance with highly complex product separation processes, construction and engineering drawings, as well as on-site consultations during the construction and installation phase. The acquired product line complements the current range of products and services Sulzer Chemtech offers to many industries including the high-growth gas market.