Press release

Emak Group starts a production activity in Chile

Bagnolo in Piano (RE), October 31, 2014 - Emak SpA (MTA, STAR), one of the leading player at global level in the manufacture and distribution of machines, components and accessories for gardening, agriculture, forestry and industry, announces that Speed ​​France Sas, worldwide leader in the production of line and heads for brushcutters, in its turn controlled by Tecomec Srl, has established a new company called Speed ​​South America, based in Santiago (Chile), of which will hold the total share capital.

The initiative includes the establishment of a plant for the production of line and heads for brushcutters and nylon line for agricultural use, starting from the first quarter of 2015. The investment is estimated in about 2 million US$.

Thanks to this operation, Speed ​​France strengthens its competitive position on the South American market, which represents one of the areas with the highest development potential for this type of products.

For additional information:
Mr. Andrea La Fata
Investor Relation Office
Phone (+39) 0522 956332;Fax (+39) 0522 959227
alafata@emak.it; www.emak.it

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Emak is one of the main global players in the production and distribution of machines, components and accessories for gardening,
agriculture, forestry and industry such as chainsaws, brushcutters, lawnmowers, garden tractors, motor hoes, power cutters, high pressure pumps, pressure washers. The Group distributes its products through commercial branches and a network of distributors and specialized dealers in more than 80 countries in all five continents. In 2013 Emak Group realized a total turnover of € 355 million and counted more than 1,500 employees. .The parent company Emak S.p.A. has obtained the following certifications: Quality ISO 9001, Ethical SA 8000 and Environmental ISO 14001.

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