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The Bosch Group plans to purchase Pharmatec GmbH, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, from Fresenius ProServe GmbH. The deal also includes the acquisition of the Pharmatec subsidiary Schoeller-Bleckmann Medizintechnik Ges.m.b.H, headquartered in Ternitz, Austria. Pharmatec is a top company in the assembly of systems and lines for the pharmaceutical industry. Its focus is on hygienic and aseptic process technologies, particularly for the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology areas. It has been decided that the purchase value will not be disclosed. The contract is subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.

In the year 2006, Pharmatec GmbH and its approximately 160 associates generated sales of some 30 million euros. “Pharmatec and Schoeller-Bleckmann Medizintechnik are both recognized specialists that excellently complement our existing product portfolio in the area of packaging technology for the pharmaceuticals industry,” said Friedbert Klefenz, president of the Bosch Packaging Technology division. In the area of packaging technology, Bosch develops, manufactures, and markets process and packaging machinery and lines for the foodstuffs, confectionery and pharmaceuticals industries.