UNICOR purchases Canadian machine builder Adescor

UNICOR, a leading German pipe corrugator manufacturer, expands its operations to North America through the acquisition of Adescor Inc., a leading downstream equipment manufacturer for the corrugated pipe industry in North America.

UNICOR purchases Canadian machine builder Adescor

Unicor purchases Canadian machine builder Adescor

Thursday, July 4, 2013
Hassfurt, Germany / Exeter, Ontario, Canada:

UNICOR, a leading supplier of corrugated pipe technology located in Hassfurt Germany, has acquired majority ownership of Adescor Inc., located in Exeter, Ontario. ADESCOR develops, builds and distributes downstream equipment for the production of corrugated pipes, e. g. saws, cutters, bell in-line trimmers and numerous other pieces of equipment used in pipe extrusion plants. ADESCOR“s key market has been North America.

UNICOR and ADESCOR have worked together successfully on the North American market for a long time, with numerous projects where both companies equipment has been used. Tony Kime, former representative of UNICOR and ongoing shareholder of ADESCOR, will run the business of ADESCOR as President. The previous President, Bill Kime, will retire but be available as a consultant for the company.

UNICOR extends its position and market proximity to its North American customers by purchasing ADESCOR and plans to offer service and support from a North American base.

UNICOR“s Managing Director Klaus Kaufmann states: „We are really pleased that we purchased an experienced company like ADESCOR. With the products and service that meet the demands of the North American market, we are able to strengthen our position there. As of now, we will add the ADESCOR-program to the UNICOR range of products and offer them worldwide. ADESCOR has proven that its downstream equipment is competitive on the world market. It already supplies a number of European pipe producers and as well as the leading corrugated pipe companies in North America.“

At the K-Show in Düsseldorf in October, UNICOR will present the efficient product range of ADESCOR at its exhibition stand D59 in hall 16.

In October 2012, UNICOR has announced the take-over of the majority control of the company by the GAW group in Graz Austria. The purchase of ADESCOR by UNICOR demonstrates the commitment GAW has to support the growth of their machinery manufacturing and engineering businesses worldwide.

More information about the UNICOR and ADESCOR products can be obtained by visiting the companies“ web sites at www.unicor.com and www.adescor.com

UNICOR ist einer der führenden Hersteller von Wellrohr-Extrusionsanlagen (Corrugatoren). Das Produktportfolio umfasst Maschinen für die Herstellung von ein- und mehrwandigen Kunststoff-Wellrohren im Durchmesserbereich von 3 mm i.d. bis 2400 mm o.d.

Kontakt
UNICOR GmbH
Klaus Kaufmann
Industriestr. 56
97437 Haßfurt
09521-956743
sales@unicor.com
http://www.unicor.com

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