Worthington Industries sells off European tank business

Thursday, 01 November 2012 00:38:01 (GMT+3)   |  
       

Columbus, Ohio-based diversified manufacturer Worthington Industries, Inc. announced Wednesday that its Pressure Cylinders segment has completed the divestment of its European air brake tank business to Frauenthal Automotive.  Based in Hustopece, Czech Republic, Worthington Cylinders a.s. manufactures air brake tank cylinders for the European commercial vehicle market.

A subsidiary of Frauenthal Holding AG, Frauenthal Automotive manufactures a variety of truck components, including steel springs and air brake tanks for the European commercial vehicle market. The facility employs approximately 200 people.