Framfab acquires NetlinQ, Netherlands
Framfab acquires NetlinQ, Netherlands As planned Framfab is continuing its fast expansion internationally, in order to secure its position as the strongest professional Internet services company in Europe. Today Framfab acquires the Dutch company NetlinQ. NetlinQ, one of the most promising web businesses in Europe, was founded 1995 and today has 135 employees at six offices in three countries. Among the clients are ING Group, Heineken/Amstel, Port of Rotterdam, Lucent Technologies, Imation, Amsterdam Airport, Volkswagen, Autobytel.com and KPN. "NetlinQ has cutting edge competence in the digital services Framfab is offering the market. With this acquisition Framfab secures its potential to accept the most complex multinational projects, to work with the largest and most interesting clients on the global arena", says Jonas Birgersson, CEO Framfab. "Framfab is what NetlinQ has been looking for; a resourceful, original internet agency with a strong European network and innovative culture," says Frank van Oirschot, CEO NetlinQ. "The acquisition enables us to fulfil our dreams: to truly participate in the most cutting-edge international projects and work with Europe's finest internet talent. Also, by joining a large European network, we can now fully serve our clients' international needs." The consideration is paid in new Framfab shares. NetlinQ will continue under the name NetlinQ Framfab. For further information please contact: Sofia Ericsson, Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions Framfab, +46 8 545 258 00, sofia.ericsson@framfab.se, Ola Kallemur, Press Relations Manager Framfab, +46 8 545 258 06, +46 709 41 21 11, ola.kallemur@framfab.se, Frank van Oirschot, CEO NetlinQ, +31 (0) 20 586 99 00, frank@netlinq.nl Framfab's business concept is to create new business for the network economy through strategic advice and digital services. Framfab today has 2,050 employees in 53 offices in Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Great Britain, Sweden, Germany and USA. Our clients include 3M, AstraZeneca, AXA, Bosch, Electrolux, Ericsson, Expressen, France Telecom, IKEA, International Red Cross, le Groupe Pernod Ricard, Nike Europe, SAAB Group, Tele Danmark, Vattenfall, Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Group. Framfab is listed on the Stockholm OM Stock Exchange "O" list. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/05/02/20000502BIT00030/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/05/02/20000502BIT00030/bit0002.pdf