July 18, 2018 – Emerson announced it has completed the purchase of Aventics, a specialist in smart pneumatics technologies that power machine and factory automation applications. The acquisition is intended to expand the company’s reach in the $13 billion fluid automation market and solidify Emerson’s automation technology presence in Europe.
Aventics is a complement to Emerson’s capabilities and solutions in key discrete and hybrid automation markets, and creates a portfolio of fluid control and pneumatic devices that incorporate sensing and monitoring capabilities.
With central offices in Laatzen, Germany, Aventics has approximately 2,100 employees globally with five manufacturing locations.
About Emerson
Emerson, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. The Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment.
About Aventics
Aventics is a manufacturer of pneumatic components and systems. The pneumatic engineering company provides products and services for industrial automation, as well as the food, packaging, medical, and energy technology industries. The company also develops solutions for the commercial vehicles, marine, and railway technology sectors.