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Beijer Ref cleared to acquire Realcold

Realcold-logoNEW ZEALAND: Beijer Ref’s subsidiary B100 Ltd has been given clearance to acquire the business and assets of New Zealand refrigeration wholesaler Realcold.

The deal, first announced at the end of July, was referred to the New Zealand Commerce Commission over concerns that it might result in a substantial lessening of competition, particularly in the light of Beijer Ref’s purchase of another New Zealand wholesaler Patton earlier in the year.   

The Commission recognised that the businesses of Realcold and Patton potentially overlapped in a number of areas, including the importation and wholesale supply of refrigerants, refrigeration components, and refrigeration equipment. Both businesses have branches across the country.

Consideration is said to have been given to the competitive effects of the merger in the supply of refrigeration components and refrigerants in regional areas, given the time critical nature of refrigeration repairs.

“The Commission is satisfied that the merger will not have, or would not be likely to have, the effect of substantially lessening competition in the affected markets,” announced Commission chairman Dr Mark Berry.

“In our investigation we found that Patton and Realcold were major suppliers of refrigerants and refrigeration components. However, strong competition would continue across all these markets, including regional areas, from Heatcraft, Refrigeration Specialists and from other competitors who compete in specific markets such as refrigerants,” said Dr Berry.

Related stories:

Beijer Ref sees fridge benefits in NZ – August 26, 2015
NEW ZEALAND: Wholesaler Beijer Ref says it sees a significant need for efficient refrigeration plant in New Zealand and Australia, due to their large food exports and growing tourism industry. Read more…

Beijer Ref to acquire Patton – March 17, 2015
SWEDEN: Beijer Ref is to acquire the New Zealand refrigeration wholesaler Patton. Read more…

Beijer Ref buys Realcold – July 29, 2015
SWEDEN: Beijer Ref has strengthened its foothold in Australasia by acquiring the refrigeration wholesaler, Realcold. Read more…

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