Technology group expands its product portfolio in the field of ultrasonic welding machines.
The Schunk Group has acquired a majority stake in the MS Ultrasonic Technology Group (UTG). UTG is a leading technology provider in the field of ultrasonic welding of plastics. With its subsidiary Schunk Sonosystems, Schunk is a global leader in the ultrasonic welding of metals.
“Schunk Sonosystems and the MS Ultrasonic Technology Group will combine their expertise in the field of ultrasonic welding of metal and plastic under the umbrella of the Schunk Group. This is in line with our strategic goal of expanding Schunk’s portfolio to include plastic welding, and will give us access to markets such as the packaging, medical and textile industries,” says Peter R. Manolopoulos, CEO of the Schunk Group.
“We have been working on expanding UTG into a full-service provider of ultrasonic technology for some time now, and in Schunk Sonosystems we have found the ideal, complementary partner. This merger will sustainably strengthen our locations in Spaichingen, Ettlingen and Howell, USA. In addition, we will benefit enormously from the global presence, network and expertise of the entire Schunk Group,” says Armin Distel, CEO of MS Industrie AG. “This gives the MS Ultrasonic Technology Group a good starting position for further global growth and long-term development. Our customers will also benefit from this.”
“The two companies complement each other perfectly in terms of technology,” says Dr. Petra Schmidt, COO of the Schunk Group and responsible for the technology group’s mechanical engineering business. “Schunk has a great deal of expertise in the ultrasonic welding of metal, while the MS Ultrasonic Technology Group specializes in the ultrasonic welding of plastic,” Dr. Schmidt continues. The aim is to leverage these and other synergies, for example in procurement, as well as in technologies, components and the associated software. “This will make our Business Unit Sonosystems a strong partner for our customers in all solutions related to welding both plastic and metal. In addition, we will open up further growth potential for the Business Unit.”
Ultrasonic welding of metal and plastic
UTG is a full-service provider of ultrasonic joining solutions for plastics (special-purpose machines, series machines, systems and components) and generates sales of over 80 million euros. The company has a total of around 500 employees at five locations in Germany, the USA, Brazil and China. The MS Ultrasonic Technology Group primarily serves the automotive, medical technology, packaging and hygiene industries.
Schunk Sonosystems is the world market leader in machines and systems for ultrasonic metal welding and is represented at seven locations in Germany, the USA, China, Morocco, Mexico, South Korea and Japan. The company offers customized solutions for joining metals in various industries, such as the automotive, electrical, solar and battery industries.
