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HENSOLDT takes Kistler Group takes over Vester Elektronik over EuroAvionics K
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he newly founded German sensor house HENSOLDT has taken over the Pforzheim-based company EuroAvionics GmbH, a supplier of avionics systems for helicopters and UAVs. Now that all the legal requirements have been met, the signed share purchase agreement has taken effect. “The takeover of EuroAvionics is the perfect example of a strategic acquisition since both parties generate added value from our collaboration,” said Celia Pelaz, head of Strategic Business Development. “We can now develop a comprehensive Avionics product line at HENSOLDT by combining the strengths of EuroAvionics in the civilian market and our own portfolio, which has primarily been geared towards the military up until now.” In this way, HENSOLDT will improve its access to civilian helicopter manufacturers and fleet operators. At the same time, synergies are expected from a more efficient use of research and development funds to meet new customer requirements. EuroAvionics Group generates revenues of approx. €20 million with around 100 employees. Its portfolio includes flight management systems as well as avionics computers and autopilot systems, particularly for UAVs. Apart from the headquarters in Pforzheim, the company has subsidiaries in the UK, the US and Switzerland. Visit: www.hensoldt.net
DEUTZ and Liebherr sign cooperation agreement
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EUTZ AG and Liebherr Machines Bulle SA have concluded a cooperation agreement, granting DEUTZ AG with immediate effect the global distribution and service rights for Liebherr diesel engines in various applications between 200 and 620 kW. Series production start-up is planned for 2019, in time for the
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istler Group has taken over Vester Elektronik GmbH – a company that specialises in sensor technology and test automation. Since its founding 50 years ago, the familyowned company Vester Elektronik GmbH has specialised in high-quality optoelectronic sensors for controls and process monitoring in the field of punching and forming technology. The company is known for its innovative and wellengineered systems for the quality assurance and surveillance of punching and forming processes, as well as for the high level of continuity and quality from a single source. Through the takeover Vester Elektronik GmbH gains access to a global corporate structure and new resources aimed at increasing its business and developing new markets. Customers in turn will benefit from the Kistler Group’s global service and sales network. By taking over Vester, Kistler is not only acquiring decades of knowledge in the field of test automation and sensor technology: it also
facilitates the establishment of a centre of excellence for optical measurement in Germany. “This new technology is the perfect addition to Kistler’s traditional measurement technology. It gives us access to new applications that enable us to meet the demands of new and existing customers even more effectively,” says Rolf Sonderegger, CEO of the Kistler Group. Visit: www.kistler.com
Continental and Kordsa join forces
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he Tire division of technology company Continental and Kordsa, a leading international supplier of textile reinforcing materials for the tire industry, are working together on a new, sustainable adhesion system standard for bonding textile reinforcing materials to rubber based compounds. In the context of their collaboration in the development sector, the two companies have agreed to develop a technology in which the substances resorcinol and formaldehyde are replaced by more eco-friendly chemicals. “Taking responsible action in the interests of our employees and of society as a whole forms a key component of our corporate strategy. So we are constantly seeking for new ideas to make our tire manufacturing processes as environmental friendly as possible. In Kordsa, we have found a competent development partner for adhesion systems, who can contribute their extensive knowledge in the field of resorcinol- and formaldehyde-free bonding technologies,” said Dr Boris Mergell, who heads up worldwide research and development of passenger car tires at Continental. “We are therefore planning the progressive introduction of this technology in the production of our tires across all segments in what is a further substantial step toward greater sustainability.” Visit: www.kordsa.com introduction of the new EU Stage V emissions standard. These four engines, all in the 9 to 18 litre cubic capacity range, will be designed to meet the EU Stage V, the US Tier 4, the China IV and the EU Stage IIIA emissions standards and will thus satisfy the requirements imposed by future statutory emission regulations. The TCD 9.0 four-cylinder engine delivers 300 kW of power and generates 1700
Nm of torque. The TCD 12.0 and 13.5 are six-cylinder engines producing, respectively, 400 kW of power and 2500 Nm of torque, and 450 kW of power and 2800 Nm of torque. The biggest engine, the TCD 18.0, delivers 620 kW of power and generates 3600 Nm of torque. These powerful engines are ideally suited to heavy-duty off-highway applications. Visit: www.deutz.com
