With the acquisition, Sema will become the Caldan hub in France, covering the strategically important markets in France and Southern Europe. In line with Caldan's decentralized, global model with regional offices in Germany, the UK, the US, China and India, Sema will continue to cultivate customer relationships with local and regional system houses and end customers. In addition to strengthening geographic coverage, the acquisition of Sema expands Caldan's product offering and expertise in surface treatment.
Continuity in the management team
Paulo Afonso, founder and driving force behind the growth of Sema, will retain his position as Managing Director. "I am very pleased to welcome Paulo and his team to the Caldan family. This is a logical next step in the successful, long-standing collaboration," says Claus Nørgaard, CEO of the Caldan Group. "Our journey with Caldan started in 2010, and from the beginning we recognized shared values and complementary strengths. Joining the Caldan family is an exciting new chapter for our team and gives us the scale and support to serve our customers even better," says Paulo Afonso.