February 4, 2013 - Rotork acquired the Schischek group. Schischek is a leader in the design, manufacture and sale of explosion-proof electric actuators, sensors, transmitters and controllers, principally for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), chemical, pharmaceutical, shipbuilding and offshore industries.
Schischek will become part of Rotork’s Controls division and Roland Graf, the current Managing Director of Schischek, will remain in this position. The acquisition increases Rotork’s existing range of explosion-proof actuators and provides Rotork with exposure to an attractive new end market. Schischek product ranges encompass rotary and linear electric actuators and control systems providing on-off and positional control for 2 and 3-way valves and dampers, including spring-return options. Actuator ranges are complemented by transmitting and switching sensors for differential pressure, temperature and humidity and other accessories including door holder magnets.
Commenting on the acquisition Peter France, Rotork Chief Executive, said: “Schischek is an excellent addition to Rotork’s Controls division. Schischek’s explosion-proof products, which are highly regarded for their quality and reliability, will enhance our range of electric actuators and enlarge our addressable market.” Schischek was founded by Alexander Schischek and has its main sites in Langenzenn near Nuremberg in Southern Germany and Lutzenberg in Switzerland. For over 25 years Schischek has supplied electric explosion-proof products worldwide for use in HVAC, industrial and offshore applications.
The industry proven product range includes quarter-turn and linear electric actuators, sensors - both transmitting and switching for differential pressure, temperature, humidity etc - as well as a range of accessories and complementary control products.