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LONDON -- Private equity group Ripplewood Holdings said it has bought Luxembourg-based Honsel International Technologies, which makes various transmission, engine, suspension and body components, from The Carlyle Group. Terms weren't disclosed. Last year, Ripplewood acquired a majority stake in Asahi Tec Corporation, headquartered in Japan, which also manufactures casting auto parts and aluminum wheels.

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