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Gaastra Celebrates Brand Unification

Written by ACN Newswire

Officiating guests turn the ship's steering wheel to mark the opening of the events. From left to right: Ms Tina Lo, Chief Operating Officer of Gaastra Group; Mr David Lo, President of Gaastra Group; Mr Bart van Helvoirt, Chief Executive Officer of Unlimited Footwear Group; Mr Erwin Jaspers, Managing Director of Star Collections B.V.

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