Kyocera complete acquisition of ceramic business

The acquisition of Friatec GmbH gives Kyocera its second fine ceramic manufacturing facility in Europe.
The acquisition of Friatec GmbH gives Kyocera its second fine ceramic manufacturing facility in Europe.

Kyocera Fineceramics GmbH, Kyocera Corporation’s German-based European headquarters, says that it has completed its acquisition of Friatec’s advanced ceramics business operations.

This follows an initial agreement with the plastics and ceramics specialist in May 2019.

Kyocera says that the acquisition gives it its second fine ceramic manufacturing facility in Europe, making it possible to meet the rising demand for fine ceramic components used in industrial machinery.

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