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​German authority fines industrial battery makers Hawker and Hoppecke Batterien

( June 27, 2017, 11:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The German Bundeskartellamt has fined industrial battery makers Hawker and Hoppecke Batterien, as well as individuals, a total of 28 million euros. The companies have agreed to directly and continuously pass on price increases for lead to customers. The batteries concerned are used in forklifts and emergency generators. Exide Technologies escaped fines under the country's leniency rules.German statement follows....

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