Siemens has completed the acquisition of the industrial drive technology division of Ebm-Papst in Oradea. In the future, it will be called “Mechatronics Systems” within Siemens. The division has approximately 650 employees, and its portfolio includes intelligent and integrated mechatronic systems for low-voltage applications, as well as innovative drive systems used in autonomous transportation solutions and other industrial applications. This acquisition complements the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, strengthening the company’s position as a leading provider of flexible solutions for industrial automation, according to Transilvania Business.
The integration of the new portfolio into the existing offer of automation solutions and the capitalization of Siemens’ global sales network will open up new markets and generate significant commercial potential in the field of intelligent solutions for battery-powered industrial drives and robotics.
“The new portfolio elements significantly expand and improve our offering for customers who want to automate and digitalize production processes in smart factories. Our integrated mechatronic drive systems offer increased flexibility, productivity and efficiency in a growing global market for autonomous transport systems, including mobile robots and shuttle systems,” explains Achim Peltz, CEO of the Motion Control division at Siemens Digital Industries.
Siemens already has a solid industrial base in Romania, with three innovation-focused production sites in Sibiu and Buziaș. By integrating the new “Mechatronic Systems” unit in Oradea, Siemens is strengthening its position on the domestic market where the company has been present since 1905.
The ebm-papst Group first announced its intention to sell the Industrial Drive Technology (IDT) division to Siemens AG in March 2024, and the two parties have signed an agreement to this effect. The sale to Siemens AG is now complete, giving the IDT division access to the international market through the global Siemens sales network. This creates new opportunities for innovation and continued growth. All employees of the division have been taken over by Siemens. The parties involved have agreed not to disclose the transaction price.