TUBACEX JOIN HANDS WITH PRAKASH STEELAGE LIMITED
TUBACEX ACQUIRES
A MAJORITY STAKE IN PRAKASH STEELAGE’S SEAMLESS DIVISION
The world’s leading manufacturer of stainless steel
tubular solutions has acquired a majority
stake in
the seamless stainless tube business of Prakash Steelage
Limited, a leading stainless steel tubes & pipes Company in India
TUBACEX, the world’s leading
manufacturer of stainless steel tubular solutions, acquires a 68% stake of the seamless stainless steel division of Prakash Steelage Limited.
Tubacex strengthens its position in the
fastest growing markets in Asia
Prakash has about 250 employees and a turnover of
about 25
million Euros (Rs 175 crore)in this seamless
stainless
steel tube division
Mumbai, 13th February 2015.
The Spanish company specialized in the manufacture of stainless steel tubular
solutions, has reached an agreement with the Indian company, Prakash Steelage Limited,
to acquire a
68% of its seamless stainless steel tube division,
one of the leading manufacturers of stainless steel tubes and pipes in India.
The seamless stainless tube division employs about 250
people and has a turnover of about 25 million Euros (Rs 175 crore).
According
to Jesús Esmorís, CEO of TUBACEX, "The acquisition of a majority stake in
the seamless stainless steel division of Prakash Steelage is a step towards
strengthening our presence in Asia”.According
to Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Ajay Sambrani, “This
acquisition is a strategic medium and long term decision that will enable us to
increase our presence in the market”.
“The joint venture will
be mutually beneficial for Tubacex and Prakash Steelage and is expected to reinforce
the growth of the stainless steel seamless tubes and pipes division” says Shri
Prakash Kanugo, the Chairman and Managing Director of Prakash Steelage Limited.
“With this Joint venture, Tubacex Prakash will aim to be a leader in the stainless steel tubes and
pipes business in India”, he adds.
Following its
recent acquisitions, Tubacex has become the leading manufacturer of seamless
stainless steel tubes worldwide and has industrial platforms in Europe, America
and Asia.
Tubacex will
strengthen its position in the fastest growing markets, with particular
emphasis on Asia, where the Group is increasing its commercial presence.
This acquisition
fits perfectly into the company's Strategic Plan. Following a successful
initial phase of strengthening its financial position and improving results
(2013-2014), it is now entering into the next growth phase (2015 and 2016).
About
TUBACEX
TUBACEX is a multinational group
with its headquarters in Spain, dedicated to the manufacture of stainless steel
and high-alloyed seamless tubes, a sector in which it is the leading
manufacturer worldwide. It has production plants in Spain, Austria, China,
Italy and the United States, services centers in Brazil, France and Houston, as
well as subsidiaries and sales offices in fourteen counties.
The main sectors demanding the tubes
manufactured by TUBACEX are the oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation
industries, which account for over 90% of the Group's sales. The remaining 10%
is aimed mainly at the mechanical and aerospace industry, among other sectors
of activity.
With sales of around 700 million Euros,
over 90% of the Group's business is in foreign markets.
It will have a workforce of over
2,500 people from twenty different nationalities and spread throughout fifteen
countries. More than half of the Group's staff is working abroad.
TUBACEX has been listed on the
Spanish Stock Market since 1970 and forms part of the "IBEX MEDIUM
CAP" Index.
ABOUT PRAKASH STEELAGE
PRAKASH STEELAGE LIMITED (PSL
or Company) is one of the leading manufacturers of stainless steel tubes and
pipes in India with an installed capacity of 20,500 MTPA spread across 2 plants
at Umbergaon, Gujarat and Silvassa, Dadra Nagar and Haveli.
Founded in the year 1991 by
leading industrialist Shri Prakash C Kanugo, the Company has achieved Sales
turnover of Rs1000 Crores.
The Company’s manufacturing
quality and process are well recognized and are certified by ISO 9001 14001
18001. The Company has various prestigious certifications and vendor
accreditations in its fold.
The Company made
an initial public offering of equity shares in 2010 and is listed on leading
India bourses NSE and BSE.”
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