Flir invests in Dronebase
Flir has announced its strategic investment in Dronebase. The company will become the exclusive provider of thermal imaging technology for Dronebase inspection services and a training partner.
read more...read more...Bosch Rexroth reports strong sales growth
Bosch Rexroth achieved sales of around 6.2 billion euros in 2018, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to the previous year. Growth was driven by mobile hydraulics and factory automation.
read more...Jumo continues to grow
Jumo, based in Fulda, was also able to benefit from global growth trends in 2018. Consolidated turnover increased by 14 million euros. However, global risks are dampening expectations for 2019.
read more...Change at the top of Schneider Electric Automation
Philippe Briard (54) has been Managing Director of Schneider Electric Automation since April 1, 2019 and has assumed responsibility for the Lahr site. He succeeds Ottmar Himmelsbach (61), who is retiring.
read more...Beckhoff increases sales by 13 percent
Beckhoff generated sales of 916 million euros in 2018. This corresponds to growth of 13 percent compared to the previous year.
read more...Mechanical engineering dampens expectations
The VDMA has lowered its production forecast for 2019 from plus two percent in real terms to plus one percent. According to the association, trade disputes and other trade barriers are unsettling market participants.
read more...Production line for axle drives
Major Daimler order for Pia Automation
Pia Automation Austria has won another major order: Daimler has ordered a high-tech production system for axle drives from the Styrian company.
read more...ABB CEO Spiesshofer resigns
ABB has announced that CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer (55) is stepping down from the position he has held since 2013. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Peter Voser (61), will also assume the position of interim CEO with immediate effect.
read more...Mayr expands the management team
Ferdinand Mayr, the grandson of Fritz Mayr, is the fifth generation to join the management team at Mayr Antriebstechnik with immediate effect.
read more...New Management Board at Wittenstein
Change at the top of the company: Dr. Bertram Hoffmann (55) is the new CEO of Wittenstein. The mechanical engineer was previously a member of the Executive Board of Bosch Rexroth.
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