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EuroWire – November 2007 21
english corporate news
New office in Vietnam
The Zwick Roell Group recently opened its 56th local office in
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Guest of honour at the event was Dr Heinz-Peter Seidel, Consul
General of the Federal Republic of Germany to Vietnam.
The event, held at the company’s office in the prestigious e-
Town building, was also attended by customers and key partners
from Ho Chi Minh.
The stable growth and increasing need for improved technology
in Vietnam has resulted in demand for advanced material
testing systems.
The Zwick Roell Group aims to promote and enhance this growth
by bringing together advanced testing solutions and the specific
needs of companies in Vietnam.
Zwick GmbH & Co KG – Germany
Fax: +49 7305 10200
Email: Website:
Staff at the new Vietnam office of the Zwick Roell Group ▲
Condat buys Henkel wire
drawing lubricant business
Condat’s purchase of Henkel will expand its core business
– and increase turnover by €10m. The two companies have
agreed on the closing date for the French company to
assume control of Henkel’s wire drawing lubricant business.
Due to Henkel’s technology, its worldwide presence
and product range, together with the experience of
its personnel, this acquisition was seen as a perfect
opportunity for Condat to further expand its core business.
The transaction involves production equipment including
‘pellets’ technology, allowing the manufacture of soaps
that generate no dust.
In addition, Condat will also supplement its renowned
Vicafil range with famous brand names such as Steelskin,
Galvasmooth, Stearlube and Steagel.
Condat – France Fax: +33 47807 3539
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Cologne conference
The Fire Resistance in Plastics Conference is being held
at the Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany, between 19th and
21st November 2007.
Applied Market Information (AMI) – UK
Fax: +44 117 989 2128
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