ABB has signed an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors.

Accordingly, the acquisition enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS). Moreover, it also bolsters its competitiveness in technology and innovation.

Through the acquisition, ABB will widen its portfolio to meet customers’ most demanding measurement challenges. Födisch Group reported about €50 million in revenue and approximately 250 employees in 2023. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. 

Meets Energy, Sustainability Challenges

Headquartered in Markranstädt, Germany, where it operates a 3,000m² production facility, Födisch Group’s solutions address environmental and certification challenges across industries. In addition, it has further facilities across Germany, the Netherlands, and China. Födisch Group’s analyzer and dust solutions enable companies to cost-effectively track emissions of pollutants.

Födisch Group’s extensive offering complements ABB’s portfolio of measurement and analytics solutions with additional continuous gas analyzers and dust measurement solutions. Supported by ABB’s global distribution and service network, customers will benefit from a comprehensive suite of solutions that help address the world’s energy and sustainability challenges.

Key to enhancing the sustainability of industrial operations, measurement and analytics technologies enable reliable process measurement. Thus, providing real-time data and insights to help improve efficiencies and reduce emissions.

Jacques Mulbert, President of ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division, underscored the importance of the acquisition. Mulbert said, “It underscores ABB’s commitment to providing advanced continuous emission monitoring systems for companies to monitor and mitigate emissions.” In addition, Mulbert said, “Integrating the Födisch Group into ABB will unlock significant opportunities for new and existing customers.”

“This acquisition is a testimony of our strong performance in recent years, and leveraging ABB’s global footprint will allow to scale the impact of our offering internationally. This makes us very proud,” said Stephan Schumann, CEO of Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik AG, the parent company of Födisch Group.

28 August 2024