Company News

Our news teams gathers and curates news and press releases from around the world. We focus on the latest developments in the instrumentation & controls community. Here you will find updates about people and companies involved in the manufacture, supply and use of measurement technology.

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Emerson Impact Partner Network extends services to North America

Emerson has announced that its Impact Partner Network will now provide on-site servicing of select Emerson measurement instrumentation devices as Premier Service Providers.

TE Connectivity acquires Richards Manufacturing

TE Connectivity has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Richards Manufacturing Co. from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and members of the Bier family, long-standing owners and leaders of the business.

Parker appoints new EMEA President

Parker Hannifin announced that Joachim Guhe, EMEA President, will retire after 32 years of dedicated service. The company has appointed Thomas Ottawa to succeed Mr. Guhe as EMEA President, effective July 1, 2025.

ABB and Bilfinger sign MoU and Framework Agreement

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a Framework Agreement with Bilfinger to collaborate on instrumentation and digital solutions boosting operational efficiencies in the energy and process industries.

AMETEK announces acquisition of Kern Microtechnik

AMETEK, Inc. announced the acquisition of Kern Microtechnik, who specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-precision manufacturing solutions capable of achieving sub-micron level accuracy.

Badger Meter acquires SmartCover

Badger Meter announced the acquisition of SmartCover® Systems from XPV Water Partners for USD 185 million, adding real-time monitoring of collection systems to the network monitoring applications offered by Badger Meter.

Beckhoff founder inducted into Hall of Fame for Family Businesses

On January 29, 2025, Hans Beckhoff, Beckhoff Automation Managing Director, was honored for his entrepreneurial achievements by Handelsblatt, KPMG, and the Stiftung Familienunternehmen, and inducted into the Hall of Fame for Family Businesses.

Instrumetrics World is live!

KCI Media Group is proud to announce the latest addition to its portfolio of leading industry community brands: Instrumetrics World.

SICK announces acquisition of tech startup Accerion

SICK announced the acquisition of the Dutch technology company Accerion, who specializes in AI-based image processing with a focus on positioning technologies for mobile robots. Customers will benefit from a complete solution portfolio of positioning solutions from SICK.

Yokogawa and UptimeAI announce partnership

Yokogawa Electric Corporation and UptimeAI Inc. announce a strategic agreement aimed at enhancing asset performance management in industrial plants. The agreement is underscored by...