ASSA ABLOY's acquisition of effeff approved by the German Competition Authority
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For further information, please contact
Göran Jansson, CFO, tel. +46-8-698 8572 alt. +46-70-698 85 72
ASSA ABLOY AB (publ)
P.O. Box 70340, S-107 23 Stockholm
Tel: Int+46-8-698 85 70, Fax: Int +46-8-698 85 85
Visiting address: Klarabergsviadukten 90
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The ASSA ABLOY Group is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of locks and associated products, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. In 1999 the Group will report sales exceeding SEK 10 billions and has about 12 000 employees.