29/08/2006 (Agence Europe) - The Commission has granted clearance to the project put forward by the Swedish company, Thule, active in the manufacturing and sale of load carrying systems for passenger cars and heavy vehicles, to acquire three companies in the utility transportation sector. By acquiring CHAAS Holdings BV, of the Netherlands, Advanced Accessory Systems LLC and Valley Industries Inc, both of which are located in the United States, Thule will gain access to the market for tow...