Peab Acquire Vasa Betong


FOERSLOEV, Sweden, July 30, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Peab has acquired all shares in the finish family-owned company Vasa Betongstation AB (Oy Vasan Betoniasema). The turnover of Vasa Betong amounts SEK 40 million and the company has three plants for production and sale of pre-mix concrete in the Osterbotten area in Finland.

"This is Peabs first acquisition of production units for pre-mix concrete in Finland. The acquisition means that Peab now will be established on the finish concrete-market," said Peabs executive vice president Mats O Paulsson

For further information contact:

Mr Mats O Paulsson, Executive vice President Peab +46 733-37 10 05

Mr Gosta Sjostrom, Information Manager Peab +46 733-37 10 10

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