Koramic se d veloppe/

Article Abstract:

In the long run, Central and Eastern Europe should account for up to 25% of the turnover of Koramic, compared to 11% of the consolidated sales in 1997. The Belgian construction materials specialist is pumping over BFr 1bn in two acquisitions in these areas. These include the acquisition of BTS Dachkeramic Spzoo, the biggest tiles production operator in Poland, and that of DS Dachkeramic in Estonia, the only one tiles producer in this country which has just started its production activity. The two operations are being carried out by KWDH, a 50:50 joint venture of Koramic Roofing Systems and Wienerberger Ziegelindustrie.

Comment:

Will acquire BTS Dachkeramic Spzoo, the biggest tiles production operator in Poland, & DS Dachkeramic in Estonia

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Poland, Construction Materials, Estonia, Ceramic Wall & Floor Tile, Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturing, Building materials, Tiles, BTS Dachkeramic Spzoo, Koramic, DS Dachkeramic

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Koramic acquiert les divisions tuiles et briques de Keramic Laufen

Article Abstract:

Koramic Building Products has taken over the terra cota tile and brick operations of Swiss company Keramic Holding Laufen. This division controls French companies Migeon and Bisch SNC, Swiss company Tonwerke Laufen and Tonwerke Kandern in Germany representing four tile manufacturing units and two brick manufacturing units. These plants supply the French, Swiss and German markets and posted a SFr 125mn consolidated turnover in 1997 with a 560-strong workforce. The amount of the deal has not been disclosed but Koramic expects to further develop its brick and tile operations in France.

Comment:

Takes over the terra cota tile & brick operations of Swiss company Keramic Holding Laufen

Switzerland, Brick & Structural Tile, Brick and Structural Clay Tile Manufacturing, Bricks, Keramic Holding Laufen, Koramic Building Products

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Barco va acqu rir 100% de Beacon/

Article Abstract:

Barco is to gain strength in the market of complete solutions for the textile dyeing industry, both in terms of the supervision systems and the dye machinery controls, in the US and the UK. To reach this, the group announced on 8 June 1998 that it would take over 100% of Beacon Ltd. The British company, which posted BFr 200mn in sales in 1997, manufactures automation systems and computer-assisted supervision systems for the dye industrie. Autofoam and ISIS, two activities of Beacon Ltd., are outside the scope of the acquisition.

Comment:

Will acquire 100% of Beacon, the British mfr of automation systems & computer-assisted supervision syss for the dye industry

Textile Machinery Manufacturing, Belgium, Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronics, Textile Machinery ex Parts, Textile machinery industry, Textile machinery, Barco N.V., Beacon Ltd.

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