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BENEQ

BENEQ’S NEW OWNERS INVEST IN

DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPARENT

DISPLAYS AND INDUSTRIAL ALD

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Beneq Corporation, a leading sup- and improvements in production in
plier of Atomic Layer Deposition Beneq’s Espoo factory, the Home of
(ALD) equipment and thin film coat- ALD. “We are very pleased to include
ing services, and the world’s premier Beneq in our investment portfolio.
manufacturer of thin film electrolu- Beneq is exactly the kind of high tech-
minescent displays, announced on 28 nology company with growth potential
September 28 a share purchase agree- we focus on. The acquisition estab-
ment regarding the acquisition of all lishes a bridge between SRI Intellectual
Beneq Oy shares. The agreement will and Beneq that will result in a win-win
enable faster expansion in Beneq’s key situation of mutual benefits in global
markets and additional investments in business development,” commented
industrial ALD thin film solutions and Kong Jun, Chairman of SRI Intellectual
transparent displays. and Chairman of Beneq. Beneq will
The buyer, Qingdao Sifang SRI continue as an independent Finnish
Intellectual Technology Co. Ltd. (SRI company under the new ownership,
Intellectual), is a Chinese joint ven- and all existing customer projects, de-
ture whose shareholders focus on rail liveries and agreements with customers,
vehicle systems and other high technol- as well as production in Beneq’s Espoo
ogy solutions. According to the share factory will continue according to the MY NETWORKING
purchase agreement, the buyer has current Beneq business plans. WITH THE FUTURE !
acquired all shares of Beneq Corpora- “We are extremely happy to get the
tion (Beneq Oy) from current share- support of new owners that have a solid My glass processing software for
holders. The parties have agreed not to financial background and willingness the intelligent overall organization
disclose the transaction price. The new to invest in the future of Beneq. The
investors are committed to accelerat- background of the investors will also of my production and all com-
ing Beneq’s strategic transformation give us access to new customers in in- mercial processes, on
towards industrial ALD equipment teresting business growth areas, such as through to delivery.
and customized and in-glass laminated transparent displays and ALD solutions
transparent Lumineq displays. The for the semiconductor industry,” said
agreement will allow expansion of founder and board member Sampo
Beneq’s sales and marketing activities, Ahonen from Beneq.

EVERLAM
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ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION

Everlam’s reputation for uncompromising quality is, once again, officially acknowl-
edged. It is a company driven by a hands-on management team with a strong cus-
tomer focus and strict processes in place to ensure continuous improvement.
Harald Hammer, CEO, Everlam, said, “By succeeding in the ISO 9001:2015 certifi-
cation, Everlam proves to be an outstanding company, with a strong strategy, centred
on customer benefit, able to consistently deliver high-quality products and services.
Consequently, it offers customers the guarantee of a serious partnership in providing
solutions to grow their laminated safety glass businesses.”

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