Aspocomp divests its Modules Division

The transaction encompasses the business and R&D operations of the Oulu modules plant as well as current and fixed assets. A total of 150 employees will transfer to Selmic under their current terms of employment. The parties have agreed that the transaction price will not be made public. In addition to this transaction, the companies have agreed on the long-term lease of Aspocomp's modules plant in Oulu to Selmic. The Modules division generated about 10 percent of the Group's net sales. "By selling Modules, Aspocomp can now focus on its core business: the manufacture of high-tech PCBs, honing competitiveness and serving its main customers. Thanks to this deal, the Modules business and R&D have now teamed up with an excellent partner that specializes in this business area, with which they can continue to upgrade their operations," says Maija-Liisa Friman, President and CEO of Aspocomp. Selmic Oy's major shareholders include funds managed by Eqvitec and Teknoventure funds. "Modules business is customer and development oriented activity where the strengths of the two merging units will complement each other", says partner Jari Mieskonen of Eqvitec Partners. "Customers can have access to a broader technology offering and greater expertise in selected areas." Selmic Oy provides micromodule components, process and design services as well as product concepts for customers in fields such as telecommunications, measurement, security and health care technology in the Nordic countries and continental Europe. The company zeroes in on new manufacturing technology and has about 50 professionals on its payroll.