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Forbo acquires Balco Chemie Benelux BVBA

Forbo has acquired 100% of the shares in Balco Chemie Benelux BVBA.

Eglisau, September 13, 2002

The company has been Forbo's distributor for industrial adhesives in Belgium for a long period of time. Balco Chemie Benelux BVBA has annual sales of approximately EUR 1 million and employs two persons.

The take-over, which is effective as of September 1, 2002, represents a further step in building and expanding Forbo's adhesive business and in securing the market position in Belgium.

Forbo is a global manufacturer of floorings, belting, and adhesives. The Group employs some 5 700 people worldwide
and has an international network of 39 production companies in 12 countries and 79 marketing organizations in 28 countries.

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Ursula Leonhard
Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: + 41 1 868 25 69
Fax: + 41 1 868 35 69

Gerold Zenger
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: + 41 1 868 25 25
Fax: + 41 1 868 25 26