Windscreen Wiper Merger

B Hepworth & Company Ltd has announced the merger of Hepworth Marine International and Wynstruments Limited .

The Emden-based yard became insolvent in mid 2003. It has been saved by nine local engineering, equipment, shipping, electrical and joinery firms and individuals who have invested a total one million Euros in working capital.

Synergies between the two companies are expected to benefit a worldwide customer base for their marine windscreen wipers.

MJ Information No: 19702