BURGAW, N.C. (April 25, 2003); Wieland Holding in Bamberg, Germany recently announced the acquisition of renowned manufacturer of automation and relay technology, Schleicher GmbH. Wieland continues to expand their market position in the field of electronic components with this acquisition. The name Wieland stands for electrical connection technology in automation and building installation. As one of the global leaders in the industry, Wieland is now expanding their market position in the field of electronic components by acquiring Schleicher. Schleicher, a Berlin based company, is among the leading manufacturers of control systems such as I/O and CNC systems and of relay technology commonly used in automation. Schleicher not only produces safety switching devices and relays, but also provides operating units for PLC/CNC applications to be used in different bus technologies. Their wide range of product covers standard components as well as customized systems. “Our medium-term plans are aimed at strengthening our competence in electronics – hardware and software – by means of well-targeted acquisitions. By acquiring Schleicher GmbH, we have managed to take a major step in this direction”, states Mr. Rüdiger Förster, Managing Director in Marketing and Sales of Wieland Holding. Within the Wieland group, Schleicher is expected to take on a leading role in the field of electronic components. Schleicher has gained a high level of competence and a solid position in both automation technology, as well as the technologies of Fieldbus and Ethernet. Schleicher’s product range is regarded to be an excellent extension of the Wieland portfolio. In the future, this compatibility shall be extended by common, well-aimed strategies and the enterprise will offer more product designs and solutions to the marketplace. The acquisition of Schleicher is a consistent and harmonious step in expanding the Wieland Group. Like Wieland and Stocko, Schleicher is also a family-held enterprise with a long tradition and decades of experience, each a pioneer in their respective product fields. For more information about the Wieland Group, call (910) 259-5050; or fax (910) 259.3691; or by mail to Wieland Electric Inc., 49 International Road, Burgaw, NC 28425.Please visit www.wielandinc.com.
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