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Magna buys automotive closure maker Techform

2014-10-01 17:16:00| Canadian Plastics Headlines

A subsidiary of Canada-based automotive parts maker Magna International Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the Techform Group of Companies, an automotive supplier of hinges, door locking rods and other closure products.

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Microsoft buys Minecraft maker for USD 2.5 billion

2014-09-15 16:08:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Microsoft has agreed to buy Mojang, the Swedish maker of the popular 'Minecraft' video game, for USD 2.5 billion. The companies expect to complete the takeover by the end of this year. Microsoft said Minecraft will remain available on a wide range of platforms, including PC, iOS, Android, Xbox and Playstation. Players are expected to benefit from an improved user experience thanks to investments by Microsoft in cloud and mobile technologies for the game.

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Covidien buys California vascular disease device maker

2014-08-23 17:34:08| Industrial Machines - Topix.net

As it prepares for a merger with Medtronic expected to be completed in coming weeks, Mansfield-based medical device company Covidien has itself acquired a small California-based company to makes products to treat vascular disease.

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Olayan buys majority stake in beverage maker Gulf Union Foods

2014-07-15 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology

Olayan Financing Company (OFC), the Middle East arm of The Olayan Group, has bought a 51% stake in beverage maker and fruit juices specialist Gulf Union Foods Company (GUFC).

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