OEM News 09/02/2008

September 2, 2008 NEWSLETTER SPONSOR

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3M Acquires Polyfoam Products Inc.

3M announced today it has acquired Polyfoam Products Inc., a structural adhesives company specializing in foam adhesives for tile roofing and other adhesive products for the building industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More

3M Completes Acquisition Of Ligacon AG

3M said it has completed its acquisition of Ligacon AG, a Switzerland-based manufacturer and supplier of filtration systems and filter elements for the pharmaceutical, biotech and general industrial markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More

SPX Acquires AUTOBOSS

SPX Corporation said its Service Solutions business unit has completed its acquisition of AUTOBOSS Tech, Inc., a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of diagnostic tools and equipment serving China's fast growing vehicle maintenance and repair market. Read More

Ford Supports Industry Repair Standard

Ford Motor Co. has signed its network of 620 Authorised Repair Centers to the new motor industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair. Under the code, consumers have more rights than those required by law. It offers free consumer advice and conciliation service, and low cost, legally binding arbitration Read More

Boeing Gets Orders For 737s From Egypt

Boeing and EgyptAir announced an order for two 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners as part of the airline's twin-aisle fleet upgrade for its long-haul service. Read More