HMS Industrial Networks acquires IXXAT Automation for Industrial Networks and Safety solutions [icnweb]

From left: Staffan Dahlström, CEO at HMS, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Konrad Etschberger, founder of IXXAT, Christian Schlegel, Managing Director at IXXAT.

HMS Industrial Networks has acquired IXXAT Automation – a leading supplier of communication technology for industrial automation, machine manufacturing and the automotive industry. IXXAT was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Weingarten, Germany.

"IXXAT's hi-tech products and services are great supplements to HMS's business," says Staffan Dahlström, CEO at HMS Industrial Networks. "Their strong position especially on the German automation market will strengthen our presence in Central Europe. Together with our subsidiary in Karlsruhe, IXXAT will reinforce HMS in Germany - the world's leading market for industrial communication solutions."

While IXXAT is known as a leading supplier of CAN-based as well as EtherCAT-, Powerlink and FlexRay- communication technology, HMS has a leading position in the Profibus/Profinet and DeviceNet/EtherNet/IP markets. Together, the two companies will have the most complete and competitive offer of communication technology for the automation markets.

From www.icnweb.kr