General Cable expands in Europe with acquisition of Beru SAS

March 12, 2010
General Cable Corp., Highland Heights, Ky., has acquired Beru SAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BorgWarner France SAS, located in La Ferte Mace, France

General Cable Corp., Highland Heights, Ky., has acquired Beru SAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BorgWarner France SAS, located in La Ferte Mace, France. The business, which makes ignition wire harnesses for European automotive OEMs and the aftermarket, will operate as General Cable Automotive Europe (GCAE) going forward.

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