The acquisition will help Bystronic expand into new attractive growth markets such as medical technology, semiconductors, and general manufacturing. In addition, Bystronic's portfolio will be expanded to include new laser applications such as micromaterial processing, marking, engraving, and drilling.
With this acquisition, Bystronic also acquires the rights to the well-known Rofin brand, which will be continued as part of the newly created 'Bystronic Rofin' division.
The versatile laser technologies of Bystronic Rofin enable the processing of a wide range of materials, including metal, glass, ceramics, polymers, and organic substances. Due to the great variety of applications and materials, the acquisition will open up new opportunities in research and development.
Applications for a variety of industries.
"We warmly welcome all customers, partners, and colleagues of the company to our new Bystronic Rofin division," says Domenico Iacovelli, CEO of Bystronic. "We are integrating Rofin's successful and pioneering technology into our Bystronic product portfolio, creating a broad range of applications for customers from various industries. Together, we will support our customers in optimizing and further developing their production so that they can remain at the forefront in increasingly competitive markets."
With around 400 employees, the profitable Bystronic Rofin division has achieved an annual turnover of approximately 100 million US dollars in recent years. The headquarters is located in Gilching near Munich.
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Bystronic Media Office Stefan Züger, Global Media Relations Manager
Industriestrasse 21, CH-3362 Niederönz
Phone: +41 62 956 33 20
Email: stefan.zueger@bystronic.com
Internet: www.bystronic.com