euro adhoc: Sartorius AG
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Announcement According to Section 15 of the
German Securities Trading Act (WpHG)
Sartorius acquires U.S. applications specialist Omnimark
Laboratory and process equipment provide
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28.09.2005
As of October 1, 2005, the laboratory and process equipment provider Sartorius will acquire a 100% stake in Omnimark Instrument Corporation based in Tempe, Arizona, USA. Omnimark distributes special moisture analyzers for quality assurance in the chemical and food industries and, moreover, offers sophisticated, application-related services. Founded in 1991, the company has been owned so far by a family as the major shareholder, and has been supplying its customers with Sartorius moisture analysis equipment for years. With sales revenues of approx. 3 million U.S. dollars, Omnimark is the market leader in premium moisture analyzer segment in North America.
end of announcement euro adhoc 28.09.2005 07:19:26
Further inquiry note:
Andreas Wiederhold
Phone +49.551.308.1668
Fax +49.551.308.3153
andreas.wiederhold@sartorius.com
Branche: Biotechnology
ISIN: DE0007165607
WKN: 716560
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