Welex, manufacturer of sheet extrusion lines, has been acquired by Graham Group, which widens its offer of systems for plastics processing, which already includes blow moulding machines (Graham Engineering) and extrusion lines for pipes and profiles (American Kuhne). As part of the deal, Welex facility in Greenville (North Carolina), where extruders, co-extruders, gear pumps, sheet take-offs, and accessories are manufactured, will be moved to Graham Engineering site in York (Pennsylvania). The combined headcount for Graham Engineering, Welex and American Kuhne is 140.