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Business
Acquisition of Pharmatec approved Bosch to strengthen pharma process technology sector
- In 2006, with 160 associates, Pharmatec generated sales of around €30m
- Pharmatec subsidiary Schoeller-Bleckmann Medizintechnik is also part of the transaction
- Approval by anti-trust authorities was granted without conditions
STUTTGART – The Bosch Group has acquired Pharmatec GmbH based in Dresden, Germany, from Fresenius ProServe GmbH. Part of this transaction is Pharmatec subsidiary Schoeller-Bleckmann Medizintechnik Ges.m.b.H based in Ternitz, Austria.
This acquisition has been approved by the anti-trust authorities without conditions. Pharmatec is a leading company in pharmaceutical plant engineering. The focus is on hygienic and sterile process technologies, in particular in the areas of pharma and biotechnology.
In fiscal 2006, Pharmatec GmbH and its around 160 associates generated sales of approximately €30m. “Pharmatec and Schoeller-Bleckmann Medizintechnik are both recognized specialists which will complement our existing product range in the pharma packaging technology sector“, said Friedbert Klefenz, chairman of the divisional board of Packaging Technology. It was agreed to observe confidentiality concerning the purchase price.
The Packaging Technology division undertakes development, manufacture and marketing of Bosch process and packaging machines and lines for the confectionery, food and luxury food sectors as well as for the pharmaceutical industry. In 2006 the division, with a workforce of around 3780 associates, generated global sales of approximately €570m.
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Christian Fronek, Tel.: 0711-811-6131
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