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Mergers - Acquisitions - Takeovers
Andritz acquires Lenser Filtration GmbH + Co. KG

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15.06.2005
Graz, 15 June 2005.  International Technology Group Andritz AG has 
signed an agreement to purchase 100% of Lenser Filtration GmbH + Co. 
KG, Germany.  The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase 
price.  The acquisition is subject to the approval by antitrust 
authorities, and is planned to become effective within the next few 
weeks.
Lenser is one of the leading global manufacturers of filter elements 
from thermoplastic materials for solid/liquid separation in filter 
presses.  The company has annual sales of approximately EUR 25 
million and a staff of approximately 230 people.  Lenser is 
headquartered in Senden, Germany, and also has locations in Malaysia,
the USA, China, Great Britain, France, and Romania.
In 2004, Andritz acquired the filtration technology from Netzsch and 
from Rittershaus and Blecher, making Andritz one of the leading 
suppliers of filter presses.  The acquisition of Lenser enables 
Andritz to offer complete solutions for dewatering according to 
customer requirements.
About the Andritz Group Publicly listed Andritz Group is one of the 
global market leaders for advanced production systems for pulp and 
paper, steel, and other specialized industries.  Andritz has a staff 
of approx. 5,400 employees worldwide.  It develops and manufactures 
these high-tech systems at 15 production sites in Austria, Germany, 
Finland, Denmark, France, Netherlands, USA, Canada and China.
end of announcement                               euro adhoc 15.06.2005 07:30:00 

Further inquiry note:

Michael Buchbauer
Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 316 6902 2979
Fax: +43 316 6902 465
mailto:michael.buchbauer@andritz.com

Branche: Machine Manufacturing
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