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HOERBIGER ACQUIRES MECEL ENGINE SYSTEMS AB

Effective March 1, 2007, HOERBIGER Kompressortechnik Holding GmbH, Vienna, acquired the Swedish engineering company Mecel Engine Systems AB, Åmål, in a share deal. The synergy between Mecel Engine Systems’ technical know-how and HOERBIGER’s customer oriented, international network represents a unique position in the global engine market. To underline HOERBIGER’s strong commitment to this industry, Mecel Engine Systems will be operating under the new name: HOERBIGER Control Systems AB.   

HOERBIGER, known as an innovative technology company, will, together with Mecel Engine System’s know how, use its market position to further advance the development of diesel and gas engine management systems for the global market. 

Mecel Engine Systems is specialized in the development of control products and associated services for the industrial engine industry as well as for automotive niche markets. The company  provides turn-key solutions to its global customers, engaging its strong network of hardware and component manufacturers.

Mecel Engine Systems is a market leader in engine controls and related sensors. The Corporation has spearheaded the introduction of fully integrated, modular engine management systems and has a very strong track record in complex development project solutions. In addition, Mecel Engine Systems maintains close ties to the academic engine control community at various Universities and Colleges, thus is an instrumental partner in Research and Development of new Technology.  

HOERBIGER Kompressortechnik Holding GmbH is part of HOERBIGER Holding AG, Zug, Switzerland. The Group is the worldwide leader in compression, automation and drive technology; its 5,300 employees achieved a turnover of around 730 million Euro in 2006. HOERBIGER’s Strategic Business Unit Compression Technology delivers products and services for the reliable, efficient and environmentally-compatible operation of reciprocating compressors. The company serves an international customer base in the oil and gas as well as process industries. HOERBIGER recognizes gas engine control as a sector in which it will increase customer support in the future. 

Your contact: Biljana Vulin-Wunderlich
HOERBIGER Kompressortechnik Holding
Donau-City-Straße 1
A-1220 Wien
Telephone + 43 1 22 44 0 - 151
Fax + 43 1 74 34 222 130  

Posted April 7, 2007

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