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"Cargotec divests partly its welding operation in Raisio to HT Laser Oy
Cargotec has published on 1.2.2012 a press release saying:
"Cargotec has signed an agreement with HT Laser Oy, Finland, to divest partly its welding and machining operations in the Raisio factory in Finland.
The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the agreed transaction, which is expected to be effective March 1, 2012.
The number of employees at the welding and machining department concerned is 12 people. They will be transferred to HT Laser Oy, which will continue to run the operations on existing premises in Raisio.
The transaction supports Cargotec’s approach to focus on its core activities in production that include assembly and logistics. Cargotec continues as a key customer to HT Laser Oy.
“HT Laser Oy is already one of Cargotec’s preferred suppliers and meets our requirements for suppliers. By deepening this relationship with an already recognised partner we secure our future supply of components,” says Mika Selänne, Vice President, Load Handling, Supply.
Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on land and at sea - wherever cargo is on the move. Cargotec's daughter brands, Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor are recognised leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world. Cargotec's global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive services that ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainable performance of equipment. Cargotec's sales totalled EUR 2.6 billion in 2010 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com
HT Laser Oy was formed in 1989 and has units in ten different locations in Finland and Poland. HT Laser Oy is a leading expert in laser and water jet cutting and laser welding in Finland and a versatile system contractor and customers in excess of one thousand. In 2011 turnover totalled EUR 42 million and the number of employees was approximately 240."
Additionally can be mentioned that the components involved are robot welded parts to HIAB Multilift demountable systems:
