ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS: IMCD China has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Shanghai Syntec Additive Limited and Shanghai Weike Additive Limited (jointly Syntec). “The personal care market is an integral part of IMCD China’s growth strategy,” remarked Andreas Igerl, Managing Director of IMCD China. “With this acquisition, we now can accelerate…
Austin Engineering wins 5-year contract with Rio Tinto
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Austin Engineering Limited (ASX: ANG) signed a five-year mining products and service supply contract with Rio Tinto Services Ltd (Rio Tinto). Austin Engineering is a global leader in mining equipment, design and manufacture. The contract is for the supply of dump bodies, lightweight trays for ore trucks, heavy machinery buckets, water bodies and…
Ashley Jones appointed CEO of Bryah Resources
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Bryah Resources Limited (ASX: BYH) announced Mr Ashley Jones has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bryah Resources Limited, effective immediately. Mr Brian Davis has been appointed to the Board as Non-Executive Director, joining existing directors Mr Ian Stuart and Mr Leslie Ingraham. Ashley Jones has been responsible for the technical…
Austral Resources signs mining services contract with Thiess
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Austral Resources Australia Ltd (ASX:AR1) signed a mining services agreement with Thiess. Thiess is bringing its deep experience, technical expertise and focus on safe, reliable and productive operations to create value for Austral. The contractor is mobilising its fleet onsite with the intention to commence mining in early January 2022. Austral’s Chief Executive…
Important Factors to Consider When Purchasing a Forklift
Ask anyone who has to handle heavy loads on a daily basis and they’ll tell you the same thing, their forklifts are essential to their job. Without forklifts, modern warehouses wouldn’t exist and the logistics would’ve taken way too much time. If you’re looking to buy a forklift, there are some things that you should…
6 Office Cleaning Tips From the Pros
Are you looking for some tips that will help keep your office clean throughout the entire year? No matter the size of the office space, it can be difficult to clean every inch of the office effectively. So, read on to find out six office cleaning tips from the pros. These are sure to help…
Assystem selling life sciences & general industry technical assistance business
PARIS, FRANCE: Assystem S.A. has signed an agreement to sell its life sciences and general industry technical assistance businesses to Expleo Group. The enterprise value agreed between the parties is €28 million and the deal is scheduled to close on January 1, 2022. The agreement covers Assystem Care France, Assystem Belgium and Assystem Care Switzerland…
Windward begins trading on AIM market under ticker WNWD
LONDON, UK: Windward, a leader in maritime predictive intelligence, is admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, as the dealings commenced under the ticker “WNWD”. Windward is a leading predictive intelligence company, fusing artificial intelligence (“AI”) and maritime expertise seeking to digitalize the global maritime industry. Windward’s AI-powered software solution…
A.G. BARR takes initial 60% equity stake in MOMA Foods
LONDON, UK: A.G. BARR has taken an initial c.60% equity stake in MOMA Foods Limited with an agreed path to full ownership over the next 3 years. A.G. BARR produces and markets some of the UK’s leading drinks brands, including IRN-BRU, Rubicon and Funkin. MOMA Foods was founded by Tom Mercer in 2006 and quickly…
3i Infrastructure buys 92% stake in SRL Traffic Systems for £191mn
LONDON, UK: 3i Infrastructure has agreed to invest c.£191 million to acquire a 92% stake in SRL Traffic Systems, the market leading traffic management equipment rental company in the UK. Management has re-invested to acquire the remaining 8% stake. 3i Infrastructure has provided a further £83 million of debt financing to SRL with the intention…
Guild Esports signs Nicolas Villalba to its FIFA roster
LONDON, UK: Guild Esports (LON: GILD), a global team organisation and lifestyle brand, has signed Nicolas Villalba as the newest member of its FIFA roster. Nicolas, from Argentina, has ranked in the top 3 FIFA players worldwide since 2018 and is Argentina’s second highest earner within esports, with $290,000 in lifetime earnings to date. His…
Saint-Gobain to acquire GCP Applied Technologies for $2.3bn
LONDON, UK: Saint-Gobain has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of and GCP Applied Technologies for $32 per share, in cash, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.3bn. This acquisition is a decisive step in establishing Saint-Gobain’s leading position worldwide in construction chemicals with total sales of more than…