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Combining strengths
Lagercrantz acquires Apparatenfabriek Bereila
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agercrantz Group’s subsidiary Asept International AB has acquired the shares of the Dutch company Apparatenfabriek Bereila BV. Bereila is a specialised manufacturer of sauce and condiment dispensers to fast-food restaurants and food manufacturing companies. Apart from its own products, the company also offers customised dispensing solutions. Bereila’s operations are based in Bedum outside Groningen and it generates annual sales of about €1.5 million.
“We are creating a strong and effective team through the acquisition of Bereila. We will be able to offer existing and new customers a better and broader product range than before on an international market,” commented Per-Anders Nilsson, MD of Asept International AB. Bereila will be a subsidiary of Asept International AB and will form part of the Lagercrantz Niche Products Division. Visit: www.lagerkrantz.com
KAUP moves into Australia
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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev to develop driverless vehicle fleet system
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he Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev have agreed to jointly explore development of mobility services with fleets of electric driverless vehicles for public and on-demand transportation. The companies will collaborate to develop a comprehensive, modular transportation system to enable clients to book rides, and mobility operators to monitor and operate self-driving car fleets. “As the mobility services landscape keeps evolving, we have a great opportunity to offer innovative, connected mobility solutions for the evolving needs of our customers, fully aligned with our vision of a zero-emission, zero-fatalities society,” said Ogi Redzic, Renault-Nissan Alliance
Gleason acquires KISSsoft AG
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leason Corporation has acquired KISSsoft AG, located in Bubikon, Switzerland. KISSsoft is a leader in the development of design software for gears and power transmission systems, serving customers globally across a wide spectrum of industries. Dr Ulrich Kissling, the founder and CEO of KISSsoft, comments: “We are excited about our
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senior vice-president of Connected Vehicles and Mobility Services. “Partnering with Transdev allows us to share our knowledge as leaders in electric vehicles, autonomous drive and connected-car technologies with one of the largest multi-modal mobility operators worldwide. Together we will develop an advanced driverless mobility system that will enhance existing public and on-demand transport systems.” The research will initially include field tests in Paris-Saclay with Renault ZOEs, the leading electric vehicle in Europe, and Transdev’s on-demand dispatch, supervision and routing platform. Visit: www.renault.com future partnership with Gleason. Given Gleason’s mission as a Total Gear Solutions Provider, its strength in bevel gear design and its position as a world leader in gear manufacturing and metrology solutions, the potential opportunities to provide our customers with new solutions is compelling. In addition, Gleason’s global reach and long-time customer relationships will open up new doors for our products.”
AUP GmbH & Co. KG (KAUP) will acquire its Australian distributor ATTOLLO Australia Pty Ltd (ATTOLLO) to form KAUP Australia Pty Ltd. “It is natural that KAUP takes the next step and combines our forces even closer with ATTOLLO,” says Holger Kaup, managing director of KAUP. “KAUP is strong in serial products and has good contacts with the manufacturers, while ATTOLLO has a lot of experience in special solutions and is close to the local sales force. Together we can cover all areas.” Stefan Marschner, managing director of KAUP Australia says: “KAUP Australia brings along with it a global brand and a wealth of attachment knowledge.” KAUP is the leading European manufacturer of Forklift Truck Attachments with headquarters in Germany and a manufacturing facility in China. ATTOLLO has been the KAUP distributor to the Australian and New Zealand market since 2005. Visit: www.kaup.de
John J. Perrotti, president and CEO of Gleason Corporation, adds: “KISSsoft joining Gleason will deliver significant synergies and provide our customers greater value by linking design and manufacturing expertise, having the potential to radically improve the efficiency of designs and the manufacturing solutions optimum for those designs.” Visit: www.gleason.com
