Netherlands: ETF Group Takes over SOIOS B.V.

The Nederweert-based ETF Group has taken over the assets and employees of SOIOS B.V., a Dutch company which develops, produces and assembles electronically or solar energy powered road trains for person and freight transport. The trains, which are also suitable for their use in amusement parks and zoos, offer a capacity of 50 or 72 passengers, the pulling trains can be supplied either with an acid lead or lithium battery package and with two- or four-driven wheels. The engineering and assembly of ETF-SOIOS will be integrated at the ETF Group facilities in Nederweert. (eap)