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Car Trim Holding GmbH has been acquired by Jerzy Malek
Jerzy Malek, the majority shareholder of Car Trim Holding GmbH, has acquired the outstanding 35% shares of the company from the other shareholders, and adjacently conducted an increase in capital by a contribution in cash to strengthen the balance sheet and to finance planned investments in South-East European production sites.
Learn moreAlumetal S.A. has sold a 56% stake to Abris Capital Partners
The shareholder of Alumetal S.A. has sold a 56% stake in the company to a private equity firm based in Warsaw managed by Abris Capital Partners. Financial details have not been disclosed.
Learn moreNitto Denko Corporation has sold certain assets of Nitto Switzerland to ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Nitto Switzerland is the global market leader in specialized adhesive films for side curtain airbags. Its products outperform other technologies in terms of gas tightness, heat resistance and thickness, as well as adhesiveness to the airbag fabric. The technology is patented and has been sold together with other assets to ZF Friedrichshafen AG in the course of an asset deal.
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Jonathan Alexander
CEO, FAI Automotive plc
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