NEWS
Combining strengths
Borealis to purchase DEXPlastomers
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orealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire the shares of DSM Plastomers BV and Exxon Chemical Holland Ventures BV, each holding a 50% interest in DEXPlastomers V.O.F. in Geleen, The Netherlands, from DSM Nederland BV and ExxonMobil Benelux Holdings BV DEXPlastomers is a 50/50 joint venture ultimately owned by Royal DSM and ExxonMobil Chemical Company. Following this agreement, the relevant employee representatives are being informed and consulted on the proposed sale to Borealis. The transaction is subject to customary approvals and notifications. The products of DEXPlastomers are specialities complementary to Borealis’ current innovative plastic solutions. The agreement made with ExxonMobil Benelux Holdings BV and DSM Nederland BV underpins Borealis’ commitment to its Value Creation through Innovation strategy, as Borealis believes there is significant potential in DEXPlastomers’ technology. Visit: www.borealisgroup.com
Aker Solutions acquires Thrum Energy BOLZONI AURAMO
and MEYER join forces in the BeNeLux
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ker Solutions, the international oil services provider, is buying Canadian asset integrity management (AIM) company Thrum Energy Inc. The acquisition will grow Aker Solutions’ AIM portfolio and increase the company’s presence in the Atlantic Canada market. Thrum Energy is a St John’s, Newfoundland-based asset integrity management company. The company provides a diverse portfolio of quality services to both onshore and offshore assets in Canada. The acquisition supports Aker Solutions’ growth plans in North America in general and in St John’s and Atlantic Canada in particular. Aker Solutions currently employs 40 people in St John’s. The company is also present in Calgary, Alberta. “This is an important acquisition both for our AIM business, which we want to grow significantly over the coming years, and for our ability to meet customer expectations in Canada,” says Tore Sjursen, head of maintenance, modifications and operations in Aker Solutions. “We already have a strong presence with the AIM services we offer to customers on the Norwegian and UK continental shelf. With the acquisition of Thrum Energy we will increase our own competence as well as expand our offering to customers geographically,” Sjursen says. Visit: www.akersolutions.com
Hexagon acquires 3D city modelling pioneer GTA Geoinformatik GmbH
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exagon AB, a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire the business of GTA Geoinformatik GmbH, a pioneer in georeferenced virtual 3D city models and highly efficient building reconstructions. Founded in 1995, GTA Geoinformatik
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is the developer of tridicon® software, which enables the automatic generation of highquality, coloured 3D point clouds. The company also specialises in uniting point cloud data with aerial images to create intelligent, navigable 3D city models, or smart cities. “The idea of creating a smart city has been an important part of Hexagon’s geospatial vision to merge maps with information and
EYER and BOLZONI AURAMO are joining forces in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg. The product ranges of both brands will be jointly distributed through the Bolzoni Group operation based in Helmond, Bolzoni Auramo BV, offering highly qualified consultancy for the optimum logistics solutions for customer material handling applications. Bolzoni Auramo BV further supports its customers through an experienced service team and well-equipped workshop for after sales, repairs, on-site installations and product modifications. A European rental fleet is available for both long- and short-term rentals. This new organisation is now offering the most comprehensive range of innovative and high quality attachments in the market, supplied through the specialised product development centres and production facilities in Italy, Finland and Germany. Visit: www.bolzoni-auramo.com real-time updates,” said Hexagon president and CEO Ola Rollén. “Solutions such as those GTA Geoinformatik delivers are becoming increasingly important, as they build the foundation for industry-specific applications in areas of city development such as security, traffic, infrastructure management, energy and emergency response.” Visit: www.hexagon.com
