Smart HMI GmbH has today agreed to be fully acquired by Beijer Electronics, part of the BEIJER GROUP. Beijer Electronics is a multinational, cross-industry innovator that connects people and technologies to optimize processes for business-critical applications. Their portfolio includes operator communication, solution engineering, digitalization and communication, and technical support.
Beijer Electronics has more than 450 employees and sales of approximately 1,1k MSEK. Headquartered in Malmoe, Sweden, the company has operations globally and a worldwide sales and support organization.
“Our team is looking forward to joining Beijer Electronics and the BEIJER GROUP. Having Beijer Electronics’ global organization will enable us to grow together, and our combined competences will create a stronger offering for the industrial automation market” says Egbert Gunia, founder of Smart HMI GmbH.
“By acquiring Smart HMI, we expand our digitalization and visualization capabilities for our prioritized segments. Platform-independent web-based technologies are increasingly in demand and an important part of Beijer Electronics’ product strategy. We are excited about Smart HMI’s know-how and technologies, which complement and integrate well with our existing offering and our future product roadmap,” says Axel Gustafson, Vice President Product Management at Beijer Electronics.
“We are pleased to announce this strategically vital acquisition to our business entity Beijer Electronics. The acquisition of Smart HMI reinforces our position in an increasingly connected world by providing advanced technology for the rapidly growing digitalization market”, says Jenny Sjödahl, President and CEO of BEIJER GROUP.
The acquisition is expected to close as of April 2023.
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