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New managing director at Lasag AG
ROFIN-Baasel Lasertech has announced
the appointment of a new managing director
of its Swiss subsidiary. Lasag AG, a laser
manufacturer in micro material processing,
will be managed by Andreas Ewald, as of
July 2011.
Mr Ewald, who took responsibility in
various positions on an international basis
in the laser industry, has many years of
experience in management positions. He is
electrical engineer (HTL) and holds an MBA
in industrial engineering.
Commenting on his new challenge,
Mr Ewald said, “My primary objective is to
conclude the integration of Lasag AG into
the Rofin group successfully. The affiliation
has unleashed significant new potential,
eg an extensive global sales network, as
well as the wide range of excellent Rofin
technologies. These synergies allow us to
work out new benefits for our customers.”
Rofin-Baasel Lasertech GmbH & Co KG
– Germany
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Trelleborg acquires industrial hose
operation
THROUGH its Trelleborg Engineered
Systems business area, Trelleborg has
signed an agreement to acquire the French
company Bloch SA, a privately owned
high-end industrial hose solution provider,
which generates annual sales of about SEK
70mn. The agreement encompasses the
acquisition of 60 per cent of the business
with an option to acquire the remainder.
“The acquisition of Bloch enables
Trelleborg to strengthen its industrial hose
offering thus creating the conditions for
future growth,” commented business area
president Lennart Johansson. “We will be
able to offer customers complete solutions
in selected segments that add value to
us and that means better service for our
customers.”
Bloch primarily specialises in complete
solutions and special couplings for a wide
range of industrial hoses that offer protection
in particularly demanding environments,
such as chemical processing and the
food sector. The company has offices and
production facilities in Lyon, France. The
acquisition was expected to be completed
during the third quarter of 2011.
Trelleborg AB – Sweden
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