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Combining strengths
DSV acquires Airmar Cargo
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SV signed an agreement to acquire its exclusive agent in Colombia, Airmar Cargo SA. This transaction will strengthen DSV’s foothold in the South American market, by adding 60 employees and 4 branches (in Bogotá, Medellin, Cali and Cartagena) to its network. By entering the Colombian market, DSV is now present in 75 countries globally. Airmar Cargo SA was founded in 1997 in Bogotá. It is the leader in the seafreight forwarding export market from Colombia to the Central American and Caribbean countries and DSV’s
exclusive agent since 2009. It achieved in 2012 a gross turnover of 8 million USD. “It makes perfect sense for DSV to be present in Colombia, which has the third largest population in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico, and which is the fourth largest economy in the region. It is also for us a stepping stone into Central America. We have known Airmar Cargo and the quality of their service for many years and are very happy to bring their very professional team on board the DSV group,” says Jens Bjørn Andersen, DSV Group CEO. Visit: www.dsv.com
Concentric completes acquisition of Licos C oncentric AB has completed the acquisition of Licos Trucktec GmbH, a leading producer of water pumps and electromagnetic fan clutches for the truck industry, for €9.25 million. The acquisition will broaden Concentric’s product portfolio in a growing niche, the semi-variable water pump, and presents an opportunity to leverage Concentric’s position in the US for Licos electromagnetic fan clutches. David Woolley, CEO of Concentric, comments: “Licos is a perfect strategic fit for Concentric, as their controllable water pump complements our own fully-variable technology, enabling us to offer customers a full range of water pumps to meet every need. Concentric will also gain access to Licos know-how in the field of electro-magnetic and friction clutch technologies. Licos in turn will benefit from a growing range of opportunities within the successful and expanding Concentric family.” Controllability is an increasingly important driver within the commercial diesel industry and Licos clutch technology has potential applications across the range of Concentric’s oil, water and hydraulic pumps as well as in fans and compressors. The Licos combination of magnetic and friction clutch technology makes it possible to achieve zero-loss performance at high load conditions. Visit: www.concentricab.com
FM Logistic to purchase McLane
Probi and BiO-LiFE start probiotic partnership
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ROBI AB, a leading probiotic research and development company from Sweden, and BiO-LiFE, a healthcare company in the fast growing Asian vitamin and dietary supplements category, signed a partnership agreement for the launch of a probiotic product in Malaysia during the second half
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Logistic and McLane Company Inc. have come to an agreement on the purchase of the logistics subsidiary of McLane in Brazil. The acquisition of McLane’s Brazilian logistical division by FM Logistic marks a new stage in FM Logistic’s strategy for external growth, coming just one month after the acquisition of Univeg Logistics Russia by FM Logistic. The Brazilian subsidiary of FM Logistic is to be known as FM Logistic do Brasil, or FM Brazil. Under the FM Logistic do Brasil name, FM Logistic will operate
in the Latin American country out of four sites covering an area of over 200,000m2, with more than 1150 employees and a turnover of €47 million (2012 figures). “Logistics is a major issue in the Brazilian market. Demand is high, and the ability to provide an effective response is a strategic requirement for the development of the country. Our customers tell us that, [and] that is what is behind our decision,” explains CEO Jean-Christophe Machet. Visit: www.fmlogistic.com
of 2013, with the intention of expanding into other countries in South East Asia. PROBI and BiO-LiFE have signed a longterm agreement to partner for the branding and launch of PROBI’s Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (Probi Digestis®), a clinically documented probiotic product within the gastrointestinal field. BiO-LiFE will provide co-branding, product launch services, sales,
marketing and technical services in the local market. “BiO-LiFE is our partner of choice, thanks to brand longevity in a key Asian market and their deep industry expertise. The BiO-LiFE brand has a very successful track record of promoting clinically proven Probiotic supplements,” says Gun-Britt Fransson, Interim CEO, Probi. Visit: www.probi.se
