21.12.2016

Surfactor Germany – Acquisition of the Share Capital of Malesian L.P. Pacific Films

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We advised Surfactor Germany GmbH in its acquisition of the entire share capital of L.P. Pacific Films Sdn. Bhd. from Kotkamills Oy.

L.P. Pacific Films Sdn. Bhd. is a Malesia-based company that produces and sells phenolic resin impregnated papers to the Asian, Australian, South American and Middle Eastern markets. The acquisition gives Surfactor access to the strategically important Asia-Pacific and South American markets, considerably increasing the company’s growth potential.

Surfactor Germany GmbH is a manufacturer of synthetic resin-impregnated surfaces for the plywood, furniture, transport and construction industries. Its parent company, the Kajo Neukirchen Group, is a German family-owned business specialising in investments in companies, real estate and forestry. 

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