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Grenzebach secures 19 percent stake in KUKA AG

12.03.2009

Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH, one of the world’s leading companies in materials handling and process technology, is increasing its stake in MDAX listed KUKA AG to just over 10 percent and acquires a further 9 percent, subject to antitrust approval. As result of the transaction, Grenzebach will be KUKA’s largest shareholder. In December 2008 Grenzebach had already acquired a 5.43 percent stake in KUKA.…

KUKA lowers order expectations for 2008

05.11.2008

The Kuka AG has reduced its orders expectations in the current business year because of the slow-down in the automobile industry. The company wouldn´t repeat its previous forecasts for the upcoming year. However the Augsburg robot and plant manufacturing concern confirmed the medium-term growth targets. Especially the forecast for 2009 and the following years stood previously in the centre of interests of…

KUKA Robotics / change in leadership

11.06.2008

Change in leadership with Augsburg’s automation specialist KUKA. The Siemens top manager Horst Kayser (47) will start his new job as boss of the stock exchange listed robotic and plant engineering company on October, 1rst. Kuka AG is one of the biggest industrial businesses in its region with 2458 employees. Kayser will replace Gerhard Wiedemann (61) who will remain with KUKA and still function as an…