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Mandate Vinge advises Lifco AB in connection with the business acquisition of Aponox Oy

October 06, 2009

Vinge is advising Lifco AB in connection with its subsidiary, KINSHOFER Gmbh’s acquisition of the business operations of the Finnish Aponox Oy via the newly-formed subsidiary, KINSHOFER Aponx Oy. KINSHOFER Gmbh is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of crane and excavator attachments and is a subsidiary of Lifco AB, which is a subsidiary of Carl Bennet AB. Aponox Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of primarily loaders for cranes and excavators using new, revolutionary technology.

Partner Erik Gabrielson is advising Lifco AB in connection with the acquisition.

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