SICK, a German sensor expert, has established a strategic partnership with Endress+Hauser to conduct business cooperation in the field of process automation. SICK's advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology has been fully integrated into Endress+Hauser's on-site instrument product portfolio. Customers can conveniently purchase a wider range of products in one stop, benefiting from more professional gas analysis and measurement technologies.
Strong alliance, benefiting Chinese customers
Starting from January 1, 2025, the strategic partnership between Endershause and Sik has officially taken effect globally, with cooperation in the field of process automation. Approximately 800 Sik sales and service experts from 42 countries around the world have transferred to Endershause Group.
In China, starting from March 1, 2025, more than 200 employees of Xike Maihak (Beijing) Instrument Co., Ltd. will officially transfer to the Endershause Group and continue to be responsible for its original gas analysis and flow measurement business. The company name will be changed to Endershause (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., and the relevant renaming work is currently underway. At the same time, the senior team of Endershause (China) Automation Co., Ltd. will continue to provide professional consulting and service support for customers in other on-site instrument and application businesses. Endershause Group provides support to customers in the Chinese market through two sales entities.
Strengthen support services for factory operators
This cooperation is committed to providing better support services for factory operators, helping them improve efficiency, protect the environment, and reduce their carbon footprint. About 800 Sik sales and service experts from around the world have officially transferred to Endershause. On the official website endress.com of the group, the integrated products have been fully displayed on the relevant web pages of on-site instruments, solutions, and service products.
Establish a joint venture company to focus on research and development as well as production
Both parties establish a joint venture company Endress+Hauser SICK GmbH+Co. KG, which is fully responsible for the production and subsequent development of gas analyzers and flow meters. Endershause and Sike each hold 50% of the shares. About 730 employees of the company will work in multiple production plants in Germany, closely collaborating with the Endershause production center to promote product innovation and development, and meet constantly changing market demands.
Measurement technology drives sustainable transformation and development
Gas analyzers and flow meters are mainly used in waste incineration plants, power plants, steel plants, and cement plants, and are also widely used in the oil and gas industry, chemical and petrochemical plants, as well as offshore applications. These technologies are crucial for completing tasks such as emission monitoring in flue gas purification, flow measurement of natural gas and hydrogen, and supporting the sustainable transformation and development of process industries.
The strategic partnership agreement does not involve Sik's core business
Sik is a leading global provider of industrial sensor application solutions. Sik and Endershause have had multiple successful cooperation experiences, involving orders, projects, customers, and other aspects. Factory and logistics automation, as Xike's core business, account for over 80% of sales and are not affected by this strategic cooperation.
Strong alliance, win-win future
Dr. Peter Selders, CEO of Endress House Group, said: "It is wise to establish a strategic partnership. It has brought new growth points and created new development opportunities, especially for the sustainable transformation of the process industry. Through cooperation, we can provide more value to our customers. People are united, Mount Taishan moves, and the cooperation between the two parties 1+1>2 will lead us to greater success."
New opportunities for growth and development
Dr. Mats G ö kstorp, CEO of Sik Corporation, said, "We are pleased to witness the official launch of our strategic partnership in the field of process automation. Working together, we have the ability to better support and serve global customers, provide advanced technological solutions, and help them embrace a sustainable future. The development and transformation of the process industry bring tremendous growth and development opportunities, and we firmly believe in this. We will cooperate sincerely, seize opportunities, and make progress together
Thanks to employees
The CEOs of both companies express their gratitude to the employees of both parties who have worked hard to ensure the smooth establishment of the strategic partnership. Firstly, we should thank all employees. The growth and development of the process automation department cannot be achieved without their professional knowledge and selfless dedication. In the new partnership, they have the ability and will surely continue to succeed, "said Mats G ö kstorp. Peter Selders added, "We look forward to new colleagues joining our team, establishing a joint venture, and working together to help our partnership succeed and create new brilliance