Pilkington Automotive Purchase Gima

Pilkington Automotive, part of the NSG Group, has announced the purchase of GIMA, a supplier of automotive aftermarket glazing with operations in Hungary and Romania. Director of Pilkington AGR European, Tony Fradgley, explained: "GIMA is a mature company operating successfully in markets which are evolving dynamically." Director of GIMA, Peter Takacs Jr welcomed the change: "We see the acquisition of the company by Pilkington as a very positive move, in both Romnia and Hungary. It will enable the business to provide quality products to the customers and to continue to service the growth in these two countries." GIMA will operate as part of the Aftermarket Europe business of Pilkington Automotive.