FlexLink and the Schüco Group have agreed on that FlexLink is acquiring the Automation Division operations from Schüco. The agreement was signed on July 5 and the final take over will be due by the beginning of Q4, 2010.
The acquired division supplies comprehensive systems, assemblies and components for machine construction, enclosures and conveyor systems to markets in West and Central Europe. The division will continue its operations as an independent division of FlexLink Systems GmbH. The location will remain in Borgholzhausen, Germany.
By the acquisition FlexLink will access new customer groups and a high quality product range. At the same time, the new division and its customers will benefit from the competence and resources within the FlexLink Group.
Mattias Perjos, CEO of FlexLink “With this acquisition FlexLink gets access to a larger market with high quality organization and products. A good opportunity to customers of the new division is the substantial benefits from accessing the core competence of Production Logistics within the global FlexLink organization. “
Schüco is the world’s market leader in aluminum, steel, PVC-U and solar products for innovative building envelopes. The Schüco Group had a turnover of 2.000 M€ in 2009 and employ 4.775 persons world wide.
Klas Ålander
Corporate Communications Manager
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Mattias Perjos
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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