Article: Ohio Duct Tape Maker Manco Being Sold to German Company.(Originated from Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio)

Nov. 11--Manco Inc., known as much for its quirky management style as its double-digit growth through the sale of duct tape and other consumer products, says it doesn't expect to change after it sells controlling interest to a German company almost 100 times its size.

Henkel Group, based in Dusseldorf, has agreed to buy a majority interest of Manco, based in the Cleveland suburb of Avon. The deal is expected to close in January, both sides said Monday.

Terms were not disclosed. Manco will be renamed Henkel Manco Inc.

"We plan to continue operating as we are today," said John Kahl, Manco's president. "It's worked very well for us up ...

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