Beijer Ref's prior acquisition of NZ wholesaler Patton

Beijer Ref had purchased another New Zealand refrigeration wholesaler, Patton, earlier in the year, raising the competition concerns that triggered the Realcold referral.

“particularly in the light of Beijer Ref’s purchase of another New Zealand wholesaler Patton earlier in the year.”

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