TPT November 2011

I ndustry N ews

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 Website: www.trelleborg.com

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. experience in management positions. He is electrical engineer (HTL) and holds an MBA in industrial engineering.

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

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

Mr Ewald, who took responsibility in various positions on an international basis in the laser industry, has many years of

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