# EU approves Aperam and Tekna joint venture ImphyTek Powders

The European Commission approved the creation of a joint venture named ImphyTek Powders by Aperam Alloys Imphy SAS and Tekna Plasma Europe SAS, to produce and commercialise nickel alloys powders worldwide. The joint venture will be based in France.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-02-24
- Where: France, France
- Status: announced
- Products: nickel alloys powders
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Aperam Alloys Imphy](https://endata.com/companies/45465.md) (partner)
- [Tekna Plasma Europe](https://endata.com/companies/45466.md) (partner)
- [ImphyTek Powders](https://endata.com/companies/45467.md) (target)

## Sources

- [eulawlive.com](https://eulawlive.com/merger-approval-of-acquisition-of-imphytek-powders-by-aperam-and-tekna/), 2020-02-24: "The Commission has given its approval for Aperam Alloys Imphy SAS and Tekna Plasma Europe SAS to create a new jointly controlled full-function joint-venture named ImphyTek Powders."

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