Sulzer FCF Conversion

What does Sulzer do? Sulzer AG is a Swiss company based in Winterthur that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of pumps, turbines, agitators, and other complex machinery and systems. The company was founded in 1834 as Gebrüder Sulzer Maschinenfabrik in Winterthur and initially operated solely in the textile industry. After acquiring competitor Escher Wyss in 1990 and undergoing various divestments and acquisitions, Sulzer has now become a global corporation. Sulzer AG has four business divisions: Pumps Equipment, Rotating Equipment Services, Chemtech, and Applicator Systems. The Pumps Equipment division is the largest and most revenue-generating division, producing pumps, agitators, mixers, and wastewater treatment plants for various industries such as petrochemicals, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, as well as the food and beverage industry. Sulzer pumps are manufactured in large and small quantities in factories in Europe, Asia, and America and are used worldwide. The second-largest division, Rotating Equipment Services, focuses on the service and maintenance of rotating machinery used in the oil and gas industry, power generation, aviation, and everyday applications like elevators. This division also offers engineering services and asset management solutions that improve and optimize the operation of rotating equipment. Sulzer has a global network of service centers to promptly respond to customer requirements. In the Chemtech division, Sulzer manufactures and markets systems and solutions for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. This includes separation and mixing technologies such as adsorption, crystallization, and filtration. Sulzer also provides mass transfer equipment and solutions for catalyst disposal. Chemtech operates in various sectors, including the cosmetics industry, food additive industry, refineries, and the chemical industry. The Applicator Systems division operates in the field of adhesives, coatings, and sealants, producing application and dosing systems for various industries such as automotive, construction, and packaging. This includes injection systems, pressure valves, and dosing valves. Sulzer's products are known for their high quality and innovation and are highly regarded worldwide. A focus on the production of durable and energy-efficient machinery ensures long lifespan and low operating costs. Sulzer invests heavily in research and development to ensure that products and solutions always meet the latest customer requirements and maintain a leading role in the future. Sulzer employs around 16,500 employees in over 150 countries and generated revenue of CHF 3,373 million in 2020. Sulzer is one of the most popular companies on Eulerpool.