Bazibaza comments :
Eventhough the article is from this spring and the reporter’s trip was financed by Ruia, the story is interesting and gives insight on some details of the purchase of ex-Acument plants in Germany
Heidelberg, April 9:
For Mr Jorg Bosch and his colleagues, the Beckingen plant of Ruia Global Fastener AG (RGF) is a part of their family legend, as most are employed here for generations.
In 1869 – just before internal combustion engines were introduced – the Hetzeler and Kolb families had set up the facility in this picture-postcard town on the river Saar, in the South-West Germany bordering France, to cater to the evolving automotive sector.
via Business Line : Companies News : Ruia Global Fastener: Breaking the cost and cultural barriers.