Automation company's new campus in France.

Sustainable building design reduces energy consumption by about 70 percent.

Endress+Hauser has inaugurated its new company campus in Cernay (F). The event was attended by customers, partners, company employees, and business and government representatives.  Endress+Hauser has been manufacturing flowmeters in Cernay for customers worldwide since 1991. With the relocation of around 140 employees from its former sales centre to Cernay, the company has now brought together production, sales and central functions at a single site.

“The new campus provides the optimal environment for closer collaboration between sales, service and production. It enhances our customer closeness, promotes innovation and supports our long-term growth,” says Peter Selders, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group. Steven Endress, President of the Endress+Hauser Supervisory Board, added: “The campus combines our long-standing roots in Alsace with a renewed focus on the future. It is an investment that highlights our commitment to our employees, to this region and to the sustainable growth of our business.”

The new sales building houses modern workspaces and meeting areas across 5,700 square meters. The facilities include a customer experience center, a Process Training Unit (PTU) for hands-on training, numerous breakout spaces and common areas, and a 120-seat auditorium. The building meets the highest environmental standards and was developed in close coordination with local employees, who actively engaged with the planning and execution phase and had input into their new work environment’s design.

To avoid paving over additional land, Endress+Hauser demolished an existing building. In the process, 96 percent of the total 1,405 tons of material was reused or recycled. Trees on the site were preserved or replanted. Further, the new facility meets the requirements of France’s RE2020 environmental regulation for new buildings. It will consume about 70 percent less energy than the previous headquarters, thanks to geothermal energy, photovoltaic installations, green roofs, and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems.

Endress+Hauser’s long-standing ties to Alsace also played an important role in the project’s implementation, with 95 percent of the companies involved coming from the region.

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New hub for process and rail safety down under!

Expanded facility strengthens customer partnerships and supports growth across Australia and New Zealand.

The official opening of the HIMA Group's new Regional Head Office for Australia and New Zealand in Perth was markede yesterday (8/9/2026). The new facility reflects the group's continued investment in local engineering expertise, customer support, and digital innovation across the region. It marks another milestone in HIMA Group's long-term commitment to Australia and New Zealand.

Established in 2003 as HIMA's second international subsidiary, HIMA Australia has grown into the Regional Head Office for Australia and New Zealand, serving customers across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and New Caledonia.

LtoR: Jörg de la Motte, Steffen Philipp, Florian Philipp, Bhushan Sathe 

Steffen Philipp, Shareholder of the HIMA Group, said: "Since 2003, HIMA Australia has become a trusted regional organization with strong customer relationships and engineering expertise. As a family-owned company, we are proud to continue investing in Australia and New Zealand."

To mark the inauguration, the company celebrated the occasion with the HIMA Australia team and members of its global management. Customers and business partners were invited to a Safety Symposium held under the motto “Smart Solutions for the Digitalized Process Industry”. HIMA experts presented the company's latest innovations in digital safety, functional safety, OT Security, and lifecycle digitalization, while showcasing advanced application solutions such as turbomachinery control (TMC), burner management systems (BMS), Smart Migrations, SafeHMI, and the latest SILworX engineering capabilities.

“Dedicated to the Australian and New Zealand markets, HIMA Australia helps customers unlock the potential of digitalization across process and rail industries. Our new regional head office strengthens our ability to deliver smart solutions that support safe and efficient operations throughout the safety lifecycle,” said Jörg de la Motte, CEO of the HIMA Group.

For more than two decades, HIMA Australia has provided engineering, consulting, training, maintenance, and lifecycle services for customers in LNG, oil and gas, mining, and rail. Alongside the complete HIMA portfolio, including Safety Lifecycle Digitalization (SLD), the company has built one of the HIMA Group's most established lifecycle service organizations. The HIMA Experience Room enables customers to experience the latest digital and application solutions firsthand, from Safety Lifecycle Digitalization (SLD) and hima360 to Smart Migrations, SafeHMI, and advanced safety applications. Combined with expanded engineering, testing, and training capabilities, the new facility provides an ideal environment for collaboration, knowledge transfer, and solution development.

The relocation to larger premises in Perth's central business district supports HIMA Australia's continued growth and expanding customer base. The 460-square-meter facility includes engineering and training areas, a HIMA Experience Room for customer demonstrations, Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) capabilities, and modern collaboration spaces. Its central location also improves accessibility while encouraging sustainable commuting through excellent public transport connections.

“The new facility enables us to work even closer with our customers while supporting the next phase of our regional growth”, added Bhushan Sathe, General Manager, Region Australia and New Zealand. “With a proven track record of protecting critical infrastructure from the nation's largest LNG producers and mining operations to national railway operators HIMA has established itself as a trusted functional safety partner in Australia.”

Having doubled its base business between 2017 and 2025, HIMA Australia continues to strengthen long-term partnerships with customers across the oil & gas, mining, alumina, rail, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Building on its strong position in LNG and oil and gas, the company is expanding into the mining and rail sectors while supporting customers in digitalization, OT cybersecurity, and the modernization of safety-critical infrastructure. Today, HIMA Australia employs 25 associates and is well positioned for continued growth in the coming years.

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Measurement & automation presence in USA expanded.

Endress+Hauser opened two new facilities in the United States this month (June 2026). These locations in Greenwood, Indiana, and Edgmont, Pennsylvania, is further expanding its presence in the country and strengthening its collaboration with regional sales and service representative partners. The inaugurations were attended by customers, partners, and employees, as well as state and local city representatives.

CEO Peter Selders, CEO, said that the investments in the U.S. are part of the company’s long-term strategy: “With the new buildings, we are strengthening our local presence and ensuring we are close to our customers. In doing so, we are laying the foundation for sustainable growth.”
President of the Supervisory Board Steven Endress adds: “As a family-owned company, we stand for long-term thinking, reliability, and partnership-based collaboration – values that are also reflected in these construction projects.”

Inauguration at Greenwood (E+H HQ in USA)

Expansion of the U.S. headquarters.
Endress+Hauser invested approximately 44 million euros (50.9 million dollars) in the new facility in Greenwood, Indiana. The facility also houses the new headquarters of long-standing sales and service representative partner George E. Booth Co., as well as modern office and workspaces for sales, service, project, and solutions teams, and for the company’s central functions. The approximately 9,800-square-meter building brings together around 190 combined employees from both companies under one roof.

An integrated Design and Innovation Studio specifically promotes the development of young talent in STEM fields and facilitates hands-on learning formats with a focus on collaboration with local educational institutions. Sustainable features such as a geothermal system, solar panels, rainwater management, and other eco-friendly measures underscore the commitment to energy-efficient construction. The building has been certified Gold under the LEED sustainability standard.

Greenwood is the headquarters of Endress+Hauser USA. In addition to the U.S. sales center office, the campus also houses large production facilities for flow, level, pressure, and temperature measurement technologies. Endress+Hauser employs a total of nearly 670 people at the site, not including the 75 employees of the sales and service representative partner office headed by George E. Booth Co.

The E+H Plant in Edgemont (PA USA)

Expanding the presence in the Northeast.
Together with its long-standing sales and service partner, Eastern Controls, LLC of PA, Endress+Hauser has also opened a new, approximately 8,200-square-meter facility in Edgmont, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia. At this location, approximately 90 employees from both companies support customers from various industries with process measurement technology and automation solutions, thereby contributing to further growth in the region.

A key component is the expanded PTU (Process Training Unit) for hands-on training. In addition, the Northeast Community Career+Education Forum (CCEF), an annual event tailored to middle school students to foster collaboration between industry and educational institutions, will be held at the site in the future. Endress+Hauser in the United States Endress+Hauser has been active in the United States since 1970 and is now one of the country’s leading providers of measurement and automation technology and operates several production sites there.

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• See also: New home for projects, education and workforce development. (8/11/2023) and  Serving Northeast US municipal markets. (1/12/2022)

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Expansion by measurement technology manufacturer in South America.

A new plant has been opened by WIKA at its Boituva site in Brazil. This strengthens its subsidiary in the state of São Paulo as a strategic hub for the region. It is a state-of-the-art manufacturing and logistics facilities covering an area of around 12,500 square metres, approximately 8,000 of which are dedicated to production. These facilities are replacing the previous site in neighbouring Iperó, which no longer had sufficient space.

“The new plant in Boituva is a milestone for WIKA in many respects,” says Alexander Wiegand, Chairman and CEO of the WIKA Group. “On the one hand, it provides us with a modern facility in the region’s most economically important country, offering our staff an excellent working environment and providing scope for growth and production expansion. On the other hand, the plant symbolises the enormous progress that WIKA Brazil has made in recent years.”

This new facility enables the company to respond to the growing demand for high-quality measurement solutions in Brazil and neighbouring markets. The plant will boost the region’s production and logistics capacity and strengthen the links between the Latin American subsidiaries.

South America has been an important growth market for WIKA for many years. The Mercosur trade agreement between the EU and several Latin American countries has recently opened up new market opportunities. Since the foundation of WIKA Brazil in 1981, WIKA has firmly established itself in the region thanks to its strong teams and clear strategic focus. Today, the measurement technology manufacturer also has its own subsidiaries in Argentina, Mexico, Chile and Colombia.

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Safety automation group strengthened in China.

HIMA Group has further strengthened its presence in China with the relocation to its new Shanghai office. The facility was officially inaugurated on 5 December (2025) during a special ceremony followed by a Safety Symposium attended by customers, partners, and government representatives. The opening marks a significant step in HIMA’s strategic expansion, underscoring the company’s dedication to supporting China’s fast-growing industries with functional safety solutions.

“We attach great importance to good cooperation and long-term partnership. We can look back on more than 23 years of successful development of the HIMA Group in China and we feel deeply connected to our customers and partners in China,” explained Steffen Philipp, Managing Partner of HIMA Group. "Today, HIMA employs 80 highly qualified team members across China, working in close collaboration with global HIMA experts.""

The new Shanghai workspace provides a modern hub for customer engagement, technical collaboration, and innovation-driven projects across China. Its new Customer Solutions Center supports a broader range of trainings and testing needs, while the new multi-functional meeting area enhances professional communication with customers. The upgraded office environment also improves employee comfort and efficiency, fostering greater creativity and productivity.

“This new office is more than just a space—it's a statement of how vital the Chinese market is to us,” said Dr. Michael Löbig, CFO of HIMA Group. The new Shanghai workspace provides a modern hub for customer engagement, technical collaboration, and innovation-driven projects across China.

“Our new office is a place in China, for China—and a hub from which excellence from China reaches the world”, noted Yao Zhou, General Manager China.

China remains the world’s largest chemical producer, and HIMA plays a significant role in supporting safer and more secure operations.

Jörg de la Motte

Opening the Safety Symposium, Jörg de la Motte, CEO of HIMA Group emphasized China’s importance for HIMA: “China remains one of our most important regions, and we are proud that our solutions help make plants safer while creating added value through the digitalization of functional safety.”

More than 100 participants joined the celebrations and symposium, which featured a symbolic joint paper-plane takeoff to mark the launch of new ideas and partnerships. The choice of an aircraft—recognized as the safest mode of travel—underscores HIMA’s strong commitment to safety. At the same time, the concept of flying toward the ‘Cloud’ reflects the event’s central theme and aligns seamlessly with the symposium’s motto: ‘Smart Solutions for the Digitalized Process Industry.’

External speakers from China Huanqiu, Sino-German intelligent manufacturing standardization Council, and BASF SIS expert shared their perspectives and practice with HIMA’s digitalization solutions. The keynote speech by HIMA experts elaborates on the company’s latest innovations and industry-leading best practices, incorporating cyber security, streamlined engineering, Advanced Physical Layer (APL), and HIMA Smart Solutions.

In line with HIMA's sustainability strategy, the materials used for the event, are green, environmentally friendly, and recyclable. At six booths HIMA showcased cutting-edge technologies in functional safety, including Digital Lifecycle Management, APL, SafeHMI, Digital Engineering, Cybersecurity, Turbine Machinery Control (TMC Solution), and HIPPS.

The relocation follows another recent milestone: the opening of the HIMA Zhanjiang Service Center in Guangdong province in 2024, supporting customers in southeast China, including the BASF Verbund site.

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Twice the space for liquid analysis products.

Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis has invested around €35 million in a new building, effectively doubling the Waldheim (Saxony, D) site’s usable floor area to over 18,000 square meters. The three-story annex houses new production facilities, a logistics center with a fully automated warehouse, an extensive development facility complete with office space, laboratories and workshops, and a new staff restaurant.

In Waldheim, Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis develops and produces sensors and components for multiparameter liquid analysis transmitters. The Waldheim site’s specialty is pH glass sensors, which are manufactured in a highly specialized process. The innovation pathway for developing these products through to series launch is complex and requires both intensive collaboration between all involved and room for individual creativity. The new building was designed with precisely these requirements in mind.

“The expansion creates space for further growth and unequivocally signals our long-term strategy for this location. The new facilities enable us to take our development and production to a whole new level,” commented Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis managing director Dr Thomas Buer. Endress+Hauser Group CEO Dr Peter Selders echoed these sentiments: “Endress+Hauser is a technology leader. Our success is powered by innovation, based on the skills and expertise of our employees. That is why we are constantly investing in our global network.”

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New laser premises.

A new chapter is opening with Laser Components's move from Goldlay House, Chelmsford, to their larger, purpose-built offices in Braintree. The relocation offers an ideal environment for further growth and even closer cooperation with customers and partners in Britain.

"Our new office not only offers more space, but also a modern working environment that is perfectly tailored to our requirements," says General Manager Dan Barlow. "We look forward to welcoming our customers here and continuing to develop innovative solutions in the field of photonics."

The move marks another milestone in the success story of Laser Components in Britain. Founded in 1993, the company was the first location outside Germany. Today, the Laser Components Group comprises seven companies worldwide that specialize in development, manufacturing, and sales of components and systems for laser technology.

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Groundbreaking for new production building.

Sensirion held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new production building in Stäfa (CH) on in October 2025. The modern production facility, featuring highly classified cleanrooms for the semiconductor industry, will be built on Laubisrütistrasse over the next two and a half years. This project, together with the acquisition of land at Moritzberg for an additional office building, underscores the long- term commitment of the sensor manufacturer to its Stäfa site and secures more than 800 jobs in the region.

Their existing production building at full capacity and cannot accommodate any additional production facilities. To ensure reliable and on-time delivery in the future, Sensirion is therefore creating the capacity it needs for further growth, technological development and greater production reliability with the new building. As a systemically important supplier with long-term customer contracts, Sensirion has an obligation to guarantee maximum security of supply. Some key customers also require a redundant production site.

The new production building will also require the construction of a new office building for workstations, as additional engineers will be needed to handle the gradual expansion of production facilitated by the new building. This is why the property at Moritzberg was purchased. It will provide the space for the high-tech core processes, including their development and production, at the headquarters in Stäfa.

Sustainable building technology.
The new production building F will be integrated into the site map of all Sensirion buildings at the Stäfa site. Covering an area of 11,000 m2, it will house, in addition to high-tech cleanrooms, a logistics area with delivery facilities, technical rooms and parking spaces on two underground levels. It is right by and connected via walkway to the main building A at Laubisrütistrasse 50, which houses the reception, the canteen with roof terrace, and office and laboratory spaces.

The building will meet the Minergie P sustainability standard. The materials used in the building and its construction will also comply with the DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council) Gold certification standard. The surrounding area, including by the bus stop, will be upgraded with a tree-lined avenue along Laubsrütistrasse and a fountain.

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New temperature & systems development centre.

A new development and production centre for temperature measurement and system products has been opened by Endress + Hauser at its Nesselwang site in southern Germany’s Allgäu region. The new addition further solidifies the family-owned company’s commitment to the region and expands its global network.

Official openning ribbon-cutting at the Nesselwang centre.

Endress+Hauser Temperature+System Products has invested approximately 17 million euros in the new facility. The four-story building is operationally carbon neutral thanks to climate-friendly energy systems based on geothermal heat and solar power. This demonstrates the company’s long-term focus and represents an active contribution to responsible resource management.

The facility’s newly built offices accommodate around 150 employees. They are versatile by design, offering a mix of quiet retreat options and collaborative workspaces. For employees, they are the ideal environment for developing ideas and bringing innovations to fruition. Further space for fruitful interaction is provided by the new staff restaurant on the ground floor. The new facility as a whole has increased the site’s usable floor area by 3,500 square meters.

“This investment is part of our strategy to expand our market position as a global player and further enhance our attractiveness as an innovative employer in the Allgäu region,” said Endress+Hauser Temperature+System Products managing director Harald Hertweck. Endress+Hauser Group CEO Dr Peter Selders offered the following comment: “As a family-owned company, we think and act long term. We strive for sustainable success. That is why we are constantly investing in our global production and sales network.”

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Corporate Services Building opens in Irish University.

South East Technological University (SETU) has proudly celebrated the official opening of its new Corporate Services Building. The new building marks a significant milestone in the University’s infrastructure development and long-term vision for growth across the region.

It was officially opened at a special event at SETU's campus in Carlow, with partners from across the education sector, industry, and stakeholders in attendance to celebrate this achievement.

The SETU Carlow Campus runs many courses in the discipline of Automation, Instrumentation, Control and Measurement and indeed was one of the pioneer Third Level institutes in Ireland to provide such courses.

The €26 million, self-funded project is a flagship addition to the SETU estate, providing over 5,000 square metres of high-quality, near zero energy building (NZEB) space across four storeys. It includes bright, modern offices for more than 240 staff, a new restaurant and café, incubation space to support the region’s emerging fintech sector, meeting and collaboration rooms, and an external landscaped plaza that will connect to the forthcoming Advanced Science Building.

Speaking at the opening, SETU President, Professor Veronica Campbell, praised the project as a transformative space that reflects SETU’s ambitions as a dynamic, regional university of global significance: “As we look around us, we can all appreciate the quality of this new space. It is a bright, modern, and dynamic environment. The building has created new opportunities for growth and collaboration with industry at SETU.
“As a multi-campus university, the value of collaborative spaces is immensely important. This building enhances our ability to connect with colleagues and external stakeholders across the region,” she continued.
“It is a clear symbol of SETU’s presence in the south east as a confident, modern, and future-focused organisation. We are incredibly proud of this space and see it as a benchmark in quality for future SETU developments."

Prof. Campbell also extended gratitude to the key partners involved in bringing the project to fruition, including Wejchert Architects, Conack Construction, Seamus Byrne Electrical, and Blanchfield Mechanical Contractors.

Keith Williams, Director of Capital Projects at SETU, highlighted the strategic vision behind the project: “In 2018, the former Institute completed a masterplan which identified the need to provide additional office space to support the continued expansion of the thec Institute of Technology Carlow, and the forecasted growth in staff and student numbers as part of the technological university.
“We appointed a design team led by Wejchert Architects in 2019 and subsequently the Main Contractors Conack Construction in 2021. Despite various economic challenges, we successfully delivered a high-quality, energy-efficient space that sets a new benchmark for SETU developments,”

The Corporate Services Building is already playing a central role in fostering collaboration, accommodating over 240 academic and professional staff, and delivering vital communal services for both staff and students. It is a space that we are immensely proud of. It has created a bright, warm, welcoming, comfortable, vibrant place of work for our staff, whilst also providing additional dining, meeting communal space for both staff and students,” Keith concluded.

L-R Dr David Dempsey, SETU Governing Body member; Cormac O'Toole,Vice President Finance/Financial Controller; Prof. Veronica Campbell, President of SETU; Jennifer Murnane O'Connor TD, Minister of State for Health; Keith Williams, SETU Director of Capital Projects; David Denieffe, SETU Vice President for Student Experience; and Fintan Phelan, Mayor, Carlow County Council at  pictured at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Flow & environmental sensor manufacturer expands facility.

The expansion of Sensiron's production facility in Debrecen, (H) has been completed. The additional building comprises roughly 7,000 m2 of new production and logistics capacity. This will significantly increase production capacity for sensor modules to support Sensirion’s ambitious growth objectives. Sensirion is also strengthening its position as an attractive employer with secure jobs and good working conditions at its Debrecen site.

“We are proud of the Debrecen site and see great growth potential. This is largely down to our dedicated and highly competent team,” says Franziska Brem, VP Operations at Sensirion. “We are committed to long-term, sustainable growth and want to further establish ourselves as an employer with secure jobs and good working conditions in Debrecen.”

Sensirion opened its Debrecen site five years ago. Millions of sensors and modules are now manufactured in Hungary and delivered to customers worldwide. Sensor modules are primarily produced for applications in the medical technology and automotive markets, which have exacting quality requirements. For the past year, leakage modules for the detection of A2L refrigerants for the American market have also been manufactured there. This has established the Debrecen site as a strategically important module production location for Sensirion.

The extension building is attached to the existing building. Additional ISO7-class cleanrooms were added to the production facility, making it possible to carry out production steps in an environment with the highest purity standards. Great importance was also attached to sustainability – much like at the production site in Stäfa, Switzerland. The new building was integrated into the existing energy system and is based on a reversible geothermal heat pump. This is connected to a storage system together with a heat recovery system. A photovoltaic system complements the completely fossil-free system. With the installed solar power, Sensirion can generate around 25% of its electricity requirements in Debrecen itself. The extension was built and financed by a local build-to-suit partner. Sensirion has signed a long-term rental agreement.

The expansion of the production facility in Debrecen is an important strategic step for Sensirion and is in line with the company’s sustainable growth strategy and its desire to create more jobs in Debrecen. In Hungary, the high-tech company employs a continuously growing team of qualified and committed staff from a variety of different technical disciplines, including process engineering, materials sciences, chemistry, electrical engineering, automation and mechanical engineering. The expansion will have no impact on jobs in Switzerland. Sensirion is also planning to expand its production capacity in Switzerland in the medium term.

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Headquarters relocated.

In a strategic move aimed at fostering innovation and growth, Antaira Technologies, has announced the relocation of its Global Headquarters from Brea, (CA USA) to Las Vegas, (NV USA) one of the country's fastest growing technology hubs. In making Las Vegas the epicenter of its operations, Antaira joins a growing number of technology companies that have planted their roots in the city and throughout Clark County (the local authority district for the city).

“We are very excited to have Antaira Technologies join the Clark County business community," said Shani J. Coleman, Director, Community & Economic Development for Clark County. "As my office works to diversify our local economy, companies like Antaira that have a foot in both manufacturing and technology are exactly what Clark County needs to develop a more resilient foundation for future growth. We look forward to what Antaira will do today and bring about for years to come."

According to Joe Cook, Antaira's National Sales Manager for Security and Transportation, relocating the company's headquarters to Las Vegas helps ensure more efficient coordination and support for Antaira's expanding roster of clients in various vertical markets including industrial automation, video surveillance, transportation, water wastewater, power, utilities, oil and gas.

“With the expansion into advanced Layer 3 networking products and our continuing to add complementary networking products and software solutions, training is becoming an important component of our business. Antaira’s new Global Headquarters is conveniently located just off of the Las Vegas strip and close to the Harry Reid International Airport,” said Cook. "Las Vegas' strategic location, along with its modern infrastructure, business-friendly climate, and robust economy, makes it the ideal place for Antaira to reach its next level of growth and innovation. We are grateful to become part of the dynamic Las Vegas business community."

Effective July 15, The Antaira Technologies Global Headquarters will be located at 7660 Dean Martin Dr., Suite 201, Las Vegas, NV 89139.

In addition to the Las Vegas Global Headquarters, Antaira has offices in Taiwan and Poland.

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Production centre in Taiwan responds to AI wave!

In response to the massive market demand driven by the edge AI wave, Innodisk has transformed the manufacturing plant into the group's AI core base. With the increased production capacity, Innodisk is ready to collaborate with global clients to deploy edge AI solutions. At the same time, Innodisk is also inviting global tech talent to join its teams around the world.

The year 2024 marks a period of innovative energy for Innodisk, with the simultaneous launch of new products and technologies. The latest manufacturing plant will begin production on various edge AI products, focusing on three core technologies: "AI Acceleration,” “Vision-Driven,” and “Custom Integration.”

For "AI Acceleration," Innodisk's subsidiary Aetina recently launched the NVIDIA MGX Server, the group's first edge AI server. Innodisk also introduced industrial-grade CXL 2.0 memory and E1.S/E3.S edge server SSDs for AI and high-speed edge computing. "Vision-Driven" showcases Innodisk's innovative development in edge AI machine vision, including the pioneering MIPI over Type-C extension patent technology for embedded cameras. "Custom Integration" embodies the group's core spirit of small-volume, diverse, and highly customized solutions. With the accelerated development of global edge AI and the increased production capacity of the manufacturing plant, Innodisk expects to speed up the realization of innovative technologies and enable the effective deployment of products and AI solutions in practical scenarios.

While promoting smart transformation for clients, Innodisk is also implementing these practices by transforming its production center into a model for smart manufacturing and management. Collaborating with Aetina, NVIDIA, and through the Metropolis for Factories framework, Innodisk developed an AOI AI secondary inspection solution for smart manufacturing to enhance production line efficiency. Additionally, Innodisk's subsidiary Millitronic, in collaboration with Schneider Electric and ASPEED Technology, developed a panoramic smart visualization remote management solution for the plant's data center. This solution transforms traditional on-site inspections into real-time remote management, displaying data and enabling remote monitoring. Furthermore, the iCAP Air solution, announced this year, will connect multiple sensors to measure temperature, CO2, and other air indicators, providing real-time alerts for abnormal values and facilitating prompt facility management. This comprehensive application will ensure employee health and product quality.

With the inauguration of the Phase II manufacturing plant, Innodisk is focusing on recruiting AI-related talent. The company, which has locations in the USA, Europe, Japan, China, and more, invites global tech professionals to join its team. This expansion supports Innodisk's goal of promoting innovation and advancing edge AI solutions worldwide.

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Service centre in China. Zhou, Yao (Managing Director, HIMA China

Supporting customers in southeast China.

Peter Sieber opens new centre with a flourish!
(left:Zhou, Yao (MD HIMA China)

The HIMA Group has a high installed base in southeast China and supports customers with safety engineering and lifecycle services to operate their plants safely and efficiently, and to achieve added value through the digitalization of functional safety. They have now opened a new Service Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong (CN)

The safety expert has a clear strategy to further expand customer partnerships. This Service Centre has been opened to provide even better support to customers in southeastern China and in particular to the new BASF Verbund site in Zhanjiang, where HIMA solutions are going to be used. By utilising the latest digital technologies and applying the highest safety standards, HIMA is supporting BASF at this site, which will be built into a role model for smart manufacturing and sustainable production.

"The opening of the new service center is another important milestone for the HIMA Group and follows our strategy, to strengthen our customer partnerships and to support first-class-safety solutions close to our customers", says Jörg de la Motte, CEO of HIMA Group.

Digital tools made available by HIMA in combination with a jointly developed security concept are the baseline for effective implementation of a safety management system being compliant with national Chinese and international safety and security standards.

“This new service center aims to provide our customer the best lifecyle services. BASF Zhanjiang Verbund site will be the most important focus of this service center. It will cover the service needs from southeast of China as well.”, emphasized Yao Zhou, Managing Director of HIMA China.

The opening ceremony was kicked off by Peter Sieber, Vice President of Strategic Marketing at HIMA Group and former Managing Director of HIMA China. “I’m pleased that HIMA China is growing their business on solid steps. The opening of the Zhanjiang Service Center marks another important milestone of the development of HIMA in China”, he said.

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Connectors have new base.

A global hub for engineering, sales, admin and marketing with an exhibition area and conference suite

Intelliconnect (Europe) have opened of their new base for sales, marketing and engineering in Essex (GB) with a celebration of their innovation, achievements and future aspirations. The new 4300sq/ft facility is poised to be a hub of innovation and excellence providing a base for long-term company growth, and will be home to Engineering, Sales, Admin and Marketing and feature an exhibition area and conference suite. It will also be available for other Trexon group companies to use as European base.

The event saw a gathering of employees, partners, customers and other Trexon group company representatives coming together to celebrate the occasion.

Gareth Phillips, Managing Director of Intelliconnect, says, “The grand opening of our new office in Witham, Essex, marks a significant milestone in our story, and one that paves a way for a prosperous future. This event was not just about a new location but a testament to the collective effort of the Intelliconnect family in making our business what it is today.”

Employees from different departments and partner companies also used this opportunity to discuss ideas, share insights, and explore potential new collaborations. Phillips continues, “With our business and partners being spread across the UK and beyond, it is rare that we find the time to all get together. Being able to spend a day getting to know each other better was a real joy.”

After a celebratory barbeque, Managing Director Gareth Phillips made a keynote speech reflecting on past achievements and offering an exciting glimpse into the future. He also made a number of awards including two special awards for long-service.

Maria Wright, a Sales Administrator, has been with Intelliconnect from the very beginning, an incredible 20 years, and has been a cornerstone of the company's sales operations, contributing significantly to its growth and success. Her dedication, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues throughout her two decades of employment.

Arden Lawson, a Production Engineer, marked his 10th year with the company. Known for his technical expertise and problem-solving skills, Arden has played a crucial role in the company's production processes. His contributions have been instrumental in maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony carried out by the two long serving employees was the highlight of the day, symbolising the beginning of a new chapter for Intelliconnect.

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Measurement technology high-tech plant in Malaysia.

Electrical measurement technology specialist LEM has inaugurated a new €15.7m state-of-the-art factory in Malaysia that combines environment-friendly design with advanced manufacturing technology.

Setting up this new factory reflects LEM’s growth plan which is driven by increasing global demand for the company’s core products, current and voltage sensors. The need for decarbonization in mobility, industry, energy production, as well as our private lives has led to an increased need for our products across all sectors where LEM’s products are used, including automation, automotive, traction, and renewable energy.

LEM chose to make such a substantial investment in the state of Penang in recognition of the region’s expertise in semiconductor production.

From employing around 70 people in April 2024, LEM expects to increase the Headcount to more than 200 people by March 2025 and eventually more than 500, with sales from the factory expected to reach over €200m. With plans in place already for an extension on the additional 5,000 sqm of land, the new 11,800 sqm factory features a state-of-the-art logistic system including automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) on the shopfloor which transport components from the warehouse to the high-tech production lines. LEM Malaysia is also the pilot for the roll-out of our new ERP system and will produce a substantial part of its energy through solar panels.

Right Honourable Mr. Chow Kon Yeow, the Chief Minister of Penang, declared: “We are delighted that such an internationally renowned company as LEM, with a reputation for dedication to quality, has chosen to invest not just in the region, which is renowned for its supply chain resilience and a well-developed ecosystem, but also in the acknowledged expertise of our people.”

According to LEM CEO Frank Rehfeld, it is vital that the company continues to invest in state-of-the-art facilities where it can manufacture world-leading products for a range of rapidly developing markets. “We are always looking to find solutions that will secure our operations while diversifying our global footprint. The new Penang factory is the latest venture in this quest. It is essential in uncertain times that LEM looks to increase its resilience and serve our customers better. We will achieve this by investing in advanced production facilities and personnel capable of manufacturing the best products designed to meet the demands of this growing sector,” he said.

Andreas Hürlimann, LEM chairman of the Board of Directors, added: “I’m very optimistic that having a state-of-the-art facility in this region with the ability to test our own semiconductors will be a major boost for our integrated current sensing business.

“It was vital when we commissioned this new factory that it complied with the Green Building Index (GBI), Malaysia’s industry-recognized green rating tool for buildings. With 300kW of solar energy systems already installed and another 400kW scheduled for 2026, the building also uses rainwater harvesting and building automation to optimize energy consumption. This new factory is proof of LEM’s commitment to its CO2 roadmap which is part of a long-term vision to help customers and society in general transition towards a more sustainable future.”

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Growing down under!

Endress+Hauser has inaugurated a new sales building in Sydney, Australia. This underlines the Group’s commitment in the region to improve support for customers and to grow market presence.

The new headquarters of the Australian sales and service center is located on the outskirts of Sydney in New South Wales. The inauguration took place on 3 November 2023. In addition to Matthias Altendorf, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group, Laurent Mulley, chief sales officer, Jens Winkelmann, corporate sales director, Ali Hafeez, managing director of Endress+Hauser Australia, and Rolf Frei, Swiss consulate representative, attended the celebration.

Endress+Hauser has spent a total of 19 million Australian dollars (ca €11m)) on the acquisition, conversion and renovation of the building. By investing in its own premises, the Group is continuing a long-term growth path in Australia. The company has created a modern, collaborative working environment for its employees. The new premises also meet the increased requirements in the service sector and the growing need for training.

The new facilities include offices, a warehouse, a service workshop and a training area. In addition to the New South Wales sales team, employees for marketing, service, logistics, finance, automation solutions and human resources are also based in Sydney, as are the laboratory instrumentation experts of Endress+Hauser’s subsidiary Analytik Jena. 

Established in 2001, Endress+Hauser Australia has offices across the country in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, serving customers mainly in the mining, minerals & metals, food & beverage, oil & gas and water & wastewater industries.

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New home for projects, education and workforce development.

Endress+Hauser and its sales and service partner, George E. Booth Co., broke ground Monday, November 6 on an approximately 106,000 square-foot commercial office and light industry facility in Greenwood, (IND USA)*. The facility will house Endress+Hauser’s projects and solutions, human resources and legal departments as well as a Design and Innovation Studio for early education and workforce development.

“We are thrilled to expand our roots and footprint in Greenwood, the community we’ve been a part of for almost 50 years,” said Todd Lucey, General Manager, Endress+Hauser USA. “Our continued investments showcase our commitment to Johnson County, our dedicated employees and our valued customers. The City of Greenwood has been a wonderful partner and collaborator over the years, and we take pride in investing in areas and locations where our team members live, work and play.”

The building will house 190 employees over the next decade. Of those positions, 95 will be new to Johnson County, including 50 immediate jobs from the relocation of George E. Booth Co. Endress+Hauser plans to add 75 additional jobs over the next 10 years and George E. Booth Co. plans to add 20 jobs in that same timeframe.

“We are excited to partner with our principal, Endress+Hauser, to bring both teams under one roof on their Greenwood campus,” said Scott Young, President, George E. Booth Co. “Being strategically located in Greenwood will bring us closer to our partners which will drive growth and collaboration to implement improved solutions for our customers. We could not be more thrilled to call the City of Greenwood our new home.” 

As part of the Design and Innovation Studio, approximately 2,500 square-feet will be dedicated to STEM, allowing K-8 educators to visit the company’s campus for field trips and extracurricular enrichment. In addition, the Design and Innovation Studio will house a smart classroom and maker space. In cooperation with Purdue Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC), students will be equipped with Industry 4.0 technology and other cutting-edge innovations. High school students also will have the opportunity to use the studio’s 3D printing, robotics, Spheros, Little Bits, engineering and science modules and coding tools.

The project will boast many sustainable elements including geothermal heating and cooling, a solar panel-covered roof, rain gardens and permeable pavers. These investments in green infrastructure showcase Endress+Hauser’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with its integral brand value of sustainability.

“Endress+Hauser has been a longstanding partner and contributor to the Greenwood community,” said Greenwood Mayor Mark W. Myers. “This expansion will bring significant investment to the city and cement Greenwood as the center for U.S. strategic initiatives and continued growth for the family-owned company.”

Construction of the facility is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025.

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* The architectural design for the project is by Browning Day, with landscape architecture and civil design led by Rundell Ernstberger Associates. The project will be constructed by Meyer Najem. Additional members of the design team include V3 Companies (civil engineering), Applied Engineering Services (electrical and mechanical engineering) and Fink Roberts & Petrie (structural engineering).

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Expansion shows commitment to large scale remote access technologies.

Westermo formally opened its new site in Westland Park, Dublin (IRL) recently.  Plans for continued growth in Ireland, expanding capacity and adding a range highly skilled engineering, research, and supply chain positions, along with a broad range of additional support roles were announced.

This expansion of Westermo’s R&D and technology centre in Dublin includes plans to hire 50 new employees over the next three years and will be supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

LtoR: Mary Buckley, Executive Director of IDA Ireland, Declan Carew, MD at Westermo Ireland, Jenny Sjödahl, Westermo CEO and Minister Dara Calleary T.D.

Having previously operated as Virtual Access, which was acquired by Westermo in 2019, the Dublin team have been designing, developing, and manufacturing in Ireland since 1996 and have consistently demonstrated their capacity to innovate and deliver industry leading solutions. With solutions that are engineered with tools for remote provisioning, management, and control – Westermo ensures that networks are more sustainably commissioned and operated over extended lifespans for minimal environmental impact.

The Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company regulation, Dara Calleary TD said: “I am delighted to hear that Westermo have announced plans to expand their presence in Ireland creating 50 new engineering and supply chain roles in Dublin. It is encouraging to see a globally recognised technology company further invest and grow in Ireland. The announcement again underscores Ireland’s position as a global hub for the world’s leading tech companies. Our skilled workforce is highly sought after, and this announcement ensures they will again play a huge part in advancements in the software and technology space. Best of luck to all the team at Westermo.”

"This investment is a critical part of Westermo’s investment commitment to the market for large-scale remote access technologies where quality and reliability capabilities are so essential," said Westermo CEO, Jenny Sjödahl. "The closeness of our development-and deployment-teams in Dublin demonstrates how deep technical expertise and support is such a great foundation to securing strategic long term framework agreements in critical infrastructure markets right across the globe’’.

“As a leader in our segment, we are proud to invest in technologies that play a key role in important societal infrastructure such as trains, railways, energy production and electricity distribution. There is a wealth of talent in Ireland, and we are excited to be able to invest in the engineers of the future.” 

Mary Buckley, Executive Director of Ireland's Industrial Development Authority (IDA) added: “The expansion of Westermo to grow their R&D and Supply Chain teams here is most welcome and Ireland is an ideal location in terms of availability of talent. Westermo’s focus on minimal environmental impact through sustainably operated networks is a great development in the area of green energy. I wish the team continued success here.’

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• See also Remote substation connectivity. (18/9/2023) 

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Investment to meet European demand for flexible automation and robotics solutions.

An investment of $280 million will build a new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Västerås, (S) and expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe 

“The investment in our new Campus is driven by customer demand and projected market growth,” said Björn Rosengren, ABB CEO. “Following important investments in China and the U.S, the new facility in Sweden will strengthen our capabilities in serving our customers in Europe with locally manufactured products in a growing market. Already today, around 95 percent of the robots ABB sells in the region are manufactured here. This is a strong commitment not only to our “local for local” strategy, but to all our robotics customers across Europe.”

ABB’s investment in this Robotics Campus will enhance its robotics and automation leadership globally. With the facility, the company will expand production capacity by 50 percent and strengthen its capabilities to supply the European market, which is expected to grow at seven percent CAGR through 20271. When the campus is completed, ABB will have invested $450 million in its three robotics facilities since 2018, including its mega factory in Shanghai (CN) that supplies customers in Asia and the Auburn Hills  (USA) facility that supports the Americas.

“This is a great time to invest in robotics and automation. This new Campus is a significant part of our global growth story and key in supporting our European customers as they accelerate investment in robotics and AI due to the reshoring of industry, the move to more sustainable supply chains and long-term labor shortages,” said Sami Atiya, President of ABB’s Robotics & Discrete Automation Business Area. “Our Robotics Campus will help us to serve our customers more efficiently and support new and existing sectors like automotive, electronics, logistics, healthcare, e-commerce and pharmaceuticals to unlock the full potential of automation.”

ABB’s new Campus will enable close collaboration with customers and partners to develop robotics and automation solutions in a safe and functional environment. Customers will be able to test their solutions and experiment with the latest automation innovations on-site. In addition, employees, visitors, and students alike will be able to take part in an open and lively Campus, both during and after office hours.

“Our new, sustainable facility in Sweden will be located at the cradle of ABB Robotics' global innovation, starting with ABB’s development of the world's first commercial all-electric robot nearly 50 years ago”, said Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics. “In our new R&D center, we are focusing on the development of new digital and AI-enabled technologies, making robots increasingly accessible while lowering the entry barrier for applications in all industries.”

The 65,000 m² Campus will be a modern workplace for ABB Robotics’ workforce of 1,300 in the area and include a new factory, offices, a research and development center, an experience center and a training center for customers and visitors. The new factory will also feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component in transporting materials and products between the warehouse, assembly stations and assembly departments. The construction is planned to start in 2024 and will replace the nine separate buildings that have grown organically since 1974 and currently constitute the robotics operations in Sweden, thus further strengthening cross-functional synergies.

By building the Campus in Västerås, ABB continues to consolidate the area as an automation cluster, staying in important proximity to customers, suppliers, academia, and partners. The Campus will provide a unique opportunity to develop the ecosystem while maintaining rapid lead times, with shorter transports and a reduced carbon footprint. It also further allows ABB to leverage competencies and capabilities cultivated by ABB Robotics in Sweden over the past 50 years.

The campus will be constructed in line with ABB’s 2030 Sustainability Targets that aim towards carbon neutrality within ABB’s operations by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing preservation of resources. To support this, consideration will be made in the selection of building materials and construction processes as well as in the use of solar panels on the roof.

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