HBK - Brüel & Kjær and HBM merge
To redefine the concept of a complete solution, two global market leaders will unite their expertise and provide an integrated offering, encompassing sensors, acquisition, preparation, evaluation and engineering services. Combined, our vision is to cover every aspects of product physics test and measurement.
HBK WebsiteThe companies Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound and Vibration A/S (BKSV), both owned by UK-based Spectris plc, are pleased to announce that they will be merging their businesses effective on January 1st, 2019.
Both BKSV and HBM are global market leaders in their respective disciplines. BKSV´s strength is in sound, noise and vibration, while HBM focuses on reliability, durability, propulsion efficiency, electrical properties, industrial process control and weighing.
The merger will build on the best from each company and their respective capabilities. This will also be reflected in the name of the new company – HBK (Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær).
By combining the strengths of two market leaders within their fields, HBK will have the critical mass and competencies to actively drive the digital transformation of our customers’ industries, and will be able to deliver even greater value to our customers around the world. All existing agreements, points of contact, procedures, partnerships etc. will continue as is.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers and partners for their business and for working with us, and we look forward to continuing and growing our relationships with an even broader offering as HBK.
We will be working together to ensure a smooth and effective integration, guaranteeing our usual high level of support to all our customers.
Please get contact your local Brüel & Kjær for further information or any questions you in relation to the merge.
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ABOUT HBM
Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM Test and Measurement) is the technology and market leader in the field of test and measurement. HBM's product range comprises solutions for the entire measurement chain, from virtual to physical testing.
Website: HBM Test and Measurement