NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:FSYS) has purchased from the Wayne business of Dresser Italia S.r.l., the assets of its CUBOGAS compressor division, specializing in natural gas compressors and packaging solutions in an all-cash asset acquisition that closed on February 10, 2012.
"We continue to build our infrastructure and natural gas compressor product lines to serve the growing demand from commercial, fleet and consumer customers," said Mariano Costamagna, chief executive officer of Fuel Systems Solutions. "The CUBOGAS brand adds a new line of CNG compressor and packaging products for a wide range of applications, and our BRC division will maximize the scale and efficiency of the former Dresser CNG compressor business."
The deal includes the purchase of the CUBOGAS trademarks, a manufacturing license for Nuovo Pignone vertical reciprocating compressors, and a license to use the "Dresser" trademark in connection with the manufacture, development and distribution of former Dresser CNG compressor systems.
"The CUBOGAS and Dresser brand names are associated worldwide with innovative fueling technologies. The addition of these well-known trademarks to our new product lines will be beneficial in the marketplace," Costamagna added.
About Fuel Systems Solutions
Fuel Systems Solutions (Nasdaq:FSYS) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of proven, cost-effective alternative fuel components and systems for use in transportation and industrial applications. Fuel Systems' components and systems control the pressure and flow of gaseous alternative fuels, such as propane and natural gas, used in internal combustion engines. These components and systems feature the Company's advanced fuel system technologies, which improve efficiency, enhance power output and reduce emissions by electronically sensing and regulating the proper proportion of fuel and air required by the internal combustion engine. In addition to the components and systems, the Company provides engineering and systems integration services to address unique customer requirements for performance, durability and configuration. The Company is composed of two operating subsidiaries: IMPCO Technologies and BRC. IMPCO Technologies is a leader in the heavy duty, industrial, power generation and stationary engines sectors and recently established a U.S. Automotive division. BRC is a leader in the light duty and automobile alternative fuel sectors and has established alliances with several major automobile manufacturers for OEM projects. Additional information is available at www.fuelsystemssolutions.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, expressed or implied statements concerning the Company's outlook for 2012, as well as its position in the market place. Such statements represent only our opinions and predictions. The Company's actual results may differ materially. Factors that may cause the Company's results to differ include, but are not limited to our ability to integrate recently acquired businesses and to realize the expected synergies; inability to stimulate demand for Fuel System compressors; economic uncertainties caused by political instability in certain of the local markets we do business in; the potential growth of non-gaseous alternative fuel products and other new technologies; currency rate fluctuations and devaluations; our ability to realign costs with current market conditions; unanticipated litigations; potential changes in tax policies and government incentives and their effect on the economic benefits of our products to consumers; the weakness in financial and credit markets and the economy; and the repeal or implementation of government regulations relating to reducing vehicle emissions. Readers also should consider the risk factors set forth in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those contained in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements or guidance even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.