Coatings World - April 2010

Fresh Paint plier of adhesives in Malaysia, with a well developed export network throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore. The company currently employs 104 people and operates one manufacturing facility. In 2009, it had net revenue of approximately $18 million.

to generate significant growth syner-
gies in the periods ahead.”
This transaction is expected to close
during the second quarter of 2010 and
is subject to customary closing condi-
tions and regulatory approvals. Once
closed, the results of this business will
be included in the company’s Asia
Pacific operating segment.

local personnel. In addition to sales and technical services, the operations of Teknos China cover a tinting service, logistics and warehousing provided through a local partner.

TEKNOS EXPANDS IN CHINA To improve the services Helsinki, Finland-based Teknos Group Oy provide to it international customers, the paint firm will open a new sales office and technical service center in Shanghai in the spring of 2010. Ville Tuominen, managing director designate of Teknos China and the leader of the Shanghai office will be assisted by

DEACOM NAMED HOT
COMPANIES FINALIST

Deacom, Inc., producer of the Deacom Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System, has been named a 2010 Hot Companies finalist by Network Products Guide. The Deacom ERP Manufacturing Software is designed to simply manage all areas of a building component, modular building, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, adhesive and sealant, cosmetic, food and beverage, and paint and coatings manufacturer in one software system. The enterprise software solution is configured to handle complex business processes, such as production, inventory control, accounting, sales order entry, purchasing, labor tracking, and retail Point-of-Sale (POS), without costly customization. CW

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Marine Coatings

WEILBURGER COATINGS GMBH TAKES OVER FRENCH COMPANY NABER-MEYER S.A.S. Weilburger Coatings GmbH, parent company of Grebe Group, has acquired 90 percent of the shares in Naber-Meyer S.A.S., F-78620 Acheres, France. Naber-Meyer S.A.S. is a niche supplier for decorative glass coatings focussing on the cosmetics and beverage industry. With a market share of approximately 45 percent Naber-Meyer are market leaders in this segment in France. Plastic coatings as well as special industrial finishes are part of their product portfolio as well. Currently Naber-Meyer S.A.S. has 27 employees. Integration into the global structure of the Grebe Group will create new business prospects for Naber-Meyer S.A.S. allowing them to increase their export share. The company’s name will be changed to Weilburger France.