HBM and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration to merge
02/07/2018
HBM, a market leader in the field of test and measurement, has announced that it will be merging its activities with Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration (BKSV) from 1 January 2019. Both companies are owned by UK-based Spectris plc and the new company will be named Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær (HBK).
Both HBM and BKSV are global leaders in their disciplines and have complementary expertise across the measurement chain. By leveraging their respective strengths, the aim is to create a business with the capabilities, breadth and scale to deliver differentiated customer value, for example in the domains of propulsion, durability, safety and noise, vibration and
harshness.In preparation for the merge, a new management team has been selected, drawing on the strengths and expertise of both HBM and BKSV. Merger preparation activities will be undertaken from now through to the end of 2018 and, during this phase, both companies will operate in the existing structures. All current HBM agreements, points of contact, procedures, partnerships and so on will continue as normal.
“Brüel & Kjær and HBM are both premium hardware providers in measurement with a strong focus on software. By combining their activities, the two companies can deliver an integrated offering, merging sensors, data acquisition, preparation, evaluation and engineering services into one solution for its customers,” said Eoghan O’Lionaird, Business Group Director responsible for the Test and Measurement segment.
“This aligns closely with the Spectris strategy of focusing on the provision of complete solutions, combining hardware, software and related services, and will enable us to provide a broader service with increased value to BKSV and HBM customers.”
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