The acquisition is in line with Harsco's expansion strategy in South America and the Caribbean.

"ESCO will be merged into Harsco Latin America", reports Sergio Morales for elfinancierocr.com. Tomás Dueñas, president and owner of Esco assured that "current infrastructure and staff will be maintained".

Source: elfinancierocr.com

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