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Supplier news: International agreements

Optima Maschinenfabrik Dr. Bhler GmbH & Co. (Schwo/oobisch Hall, Germany) purchased 100% of the shares of the company Julius Kugler & Co. GmbH (Schwo/oobisch Hall, Germany).

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