HALEX Group, a manufacturer of aluminium extrusion tools and service provider for metal finishing by heat treatment and hardening techniques, agreed to acquire Forte Wärmebehandlung, a specialist in the heat and surface treatment of metallic materials. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Forte is an excellent addition to our group of companies. Above all, we are pleased that the experienced management stays as the leadership team. Incorporated into our HALEX holding structure, they can continue on the road to success in recent years and, together with our support, invest more in employees, production capacities and new technologies. We warmly welcome Forte to the HALEX family,” Sven Killmer, HALEX Managing Director.