DGAP-News: Von Roll takes over Albesiano and strengthens positioning in liquids/ resin and varnish market
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Von Roll takes over Albesiano and strengthens positioning in liquids/
resin and varnish market
03.06.2013 / 07:00
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Von Roll takes over Albesiano and strengthens positioning in liquids/resin
and varnish market
» Value chain extended
» Enhanced core competence in liquids, a growth market
Au / Waedenswil, 3 June 2013 - Von Roll Holding AG has today acquired a
100% interest in the Italian company Albesiano Sisa vernici S.r.l., a
specialist liquids/resin and varnish manufacturer.
The acquisition takes place in line with Von Roll's corporate strategy of
focusing more closely on its core business in future. Von Roll already has
strong expertise in liquids. By expanding this division of its business,
Von Roll achieves a stronger positioning in the global competition and in
major distribution channels.
Achim Klotz, CEO of Von Roll Holding AG, comments: 'Albesiano's product
portfolio is an excellent fit with our own and enhances our ability to
compete. Furthermore, very good growth opportunities arise in this
segment.'
About Von Roll Holding Ltd:
As one of Switzerland's longest established industrial companies, Von Roll
focuses on products and systems for power generation, transmission and
distribution. Von Roll employs about 2 800 people at more than 30 locations
in 19 countries, and is one of the global market leaders for insulation
products, systems and services.
Kontakt:
Julia Dunkake, Corporate Communications
T: +41 44 204 3032, F: +41 44 204 3039, E: press@vonroll.com
This press release is based on information currently available.
Unforeseeable risks and influences may lead to discrepancies with
statements portrayed here. Furthermore, rounding differences may lead to
discrepancies in the reported figures. The release is originally prepared
in German and then translated into English. In the event of any
discrepancy, the German version prevails. For more detailed information on
the company and business development, please see the Annual and Semi-Annual
Report of Von Roll Holding AG. They are available in digital form at
http://www.vonroll.com/en/financial-reports.html.
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Language: English
Company: Von Roll Holding AG
Steinacherstr. 101
8804 Au
Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 204 3500
Fax: +41 44 204 3000
E-mail: reception@vonroll.com
Internet: www.vonroll.com
ISIN: CH0003245351
Listed: Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, München, Stuttgart;
Frankfurt in Open Market ; SIX
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