Business news November 2003

* MaTech International
MaTech International of The Netherlands has appointed Franz Stadler of Vienna as exclusive distributor of its successful MiniSort metals analyser in Austria. Joint Managing Director of MaTech International David Whitehead comments: ’Austria is not a vast market for analytical instruments but, in Franz Stadler, we have found a distributor with a superb pedigree. It understands the market and has a good reputation for sales to metal recyclers.’
www.matech.nl

* Master Magnets Ltd
Master Magnets Ltd of the U.K. has acquired the business, factory and assets of Integrated Recycling Systems Ltd (IRS). Both companies are leading suppliers of recycling equipment and the acquisition of IRS represents a strategic enhancement of Master Magnets’€™ existing range of magnetic and non-ferrous separation equipment. The acquisition will enable Master Magnets to offer a wider range of products, to include shredders, screens, plastic sortation equipment, conveyors and complete material recycling facilities.
www.mastermagnets.co.uk