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us, PaintExpo is the number one trade fair
in Europe, and it’s the ideal framework for
presenting our top quality products and
technologies to a broad ranging audience.”
Due to its clear-cut focus, the event
makes it possible for suppliers to present
their products and services efficiently in
a targeted fashion, and users are able to
quickly gather comprehensive information.
“By further expansion in the areas of pre-
treatment, automation and paints, we’ll be
able to match up offerings presented at
PaintExpo 2010 to current market issues
to an even greater extent, and thus
improve event quality for the visitors once
again,” reports Mr Jürgen Haußmann,
managing director of organizers FairFair
GmbH.
FairFair GmbH – Germany
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Jackson Safety acquires
Chinese welding safety
products manufacturer
Jackson Products Inc, USA, a global
manufacturer and distributor of industrial
safety products, has acquired a 70 per
cent stake in Changzhou Shine Science
& Technology Co Ltd (Shine), a Chinese
welding safety products manufacturer.
Mr Tom Burns, president and chief
executive officer (CEO) of Jackson
Products, says: “This acquisition
supports our global strategy of being the
preferred supplier of safety products.
Shine’s innovative products broaden our
range of welding products and strengthen
our position as the world’s leading
manufacturer of auto-darkening filters
(ADF) for welding.”
“This acquisition will also provide us with
a manufacturing base in Asia and Shine’s
excellent engineering talent will add to and
complement our own expertise in auto-
darkening filter technology.”
Mr Phil Chew, managing director EMEA
(Europe, Middle East and Asia), Jackson
Products Limited continues: “Following on
from Jackson Products European and US
based acquisitions over the last 12 months,
this latest acquisition fits excellently into
our strategy of developing and expanding
our welding safety product lines and our
continued penetration of the international
market.”
Jackson Safety is a global manufacturer
and distributor of safety products, including
welding, PPE (personal protective equipment)
and traffic control products. Jackson markets
its products worldwide with emphasis on
North America, Canada and Europe under
the brand names Jackson, Smith & Wesson,
Huntsman and Silencio.
Jackson Products Ltd – UK
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