EoW November 2007

english corporate news

Staff at the new Vietnam office of the Zwick Roell Group ▲

New office in Vietnam The Zwick Roell Group recently opened its 56 th 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. 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 Email : info@condat.fr Website : www.condat.fr Cologne conference The Fire Resistance in Plastics Conference is being held at the Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany, between 19 th and 21 st November 2007. Condat buys Henkel wire drawing lubricant business

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 : info@zwick.de

Website : www.zwick.com

Applied Market Information (AMI) – UK Fax : +44 117 989 2128

Email : consult@amiplastics.com Website : www.amiplastics.com

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EuroWire – November 2007