The business, which employs around 650 people, includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the protective extra-low voltage range and motion control systems that are used in free-range driverless transport systems.
According to Siemens the planned acquisition will complement the company’s Xcelerator portfolio and strengthen its position as a solutions provider for flexible production automation.
Cedrik Neike, a member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Digital Industries, said, “Ebm-papst’s innovative portfolio of mechatronic drive systems and its highly qualified people are an excellent fit for Siemens. The acquisition will enable us to tap new business and customer potential in the rapidly growing market for intelligent, battery-powered drive solutions in intralogistics as well as mobile robot solutions.”
IDT products are intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems, which support the automation and digitalisation of production processes and its acquisition is seen as being a strong addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
Through their use in mobile robots and driverless transport vehicles as well as in the automation of auxiliary processes, such as the retooling of modern production machines, they are an important lever for greater flexibility and productivity. Consequently, high market growth is expected in this market segment.
The integration of the IDT portfolio into the existing automation portfolio and the utilisation of Siemens’ global sales network will help to open up new market access and generate significant business potential in the area of flexible and autonomous factory automation.
The transaction is to be completed by mid-2025, subject to the necessary foreign trade and merger control approvals.
The IDT business of ebm-papst is located in St. Georgen and Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany, and in Oradea, Romania. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
