Uma Precision may acquire Aussie firm

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| In a company statement, Uma Precision said it was looking to acquire the Australian company that manufactures auto components. |
| Apart from UPL, two other companies have bid for Ajax EF. |
| Rajendra Kankaria, MD and CEO, Uma Precision, said, "The acquisition of Ajax EF (if successful) will certainly make our hold in the European market strong." |
| Ajax EF is the largest cold forged components and fasteners manufacturing company in Australia with an installed capacity of 8,000 million tonne a year. |
| The facilities of Ajax include cold forging machinery, heat-treatment process, surface treatment system. The company also owns its warehouse facilities in and outside Australia in cities such as Columbia SC and Chicago, US. |
First Published: Dec 08 2006 | 12:00 AM IST