# Hefei Metalforming's industry fund acquires German press maker Lauffer

A smart manufacturing industry fund established by Hefei Metalforming Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of German press manufacturer Lauffer. The acquisition was announced on December 20, 2017.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-12-20
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: presses
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Hefei Metalforming Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/18061.md) (acquirer)
- [Lauffer](https://endata.com/companies/18062.md) (target)

## Sources

- [zidonghua.com.cn](https://www.zidonghua.com.cn/news/brand/26196.html), 2017-12-20: "The smart manufacturing industry fund recently signed a share acquisition agreement with German press manufacturer Lauffer to acquire 100% of its equity."

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