AMETEK acquires Siemens' power control business

AMETEK acquires Siemens' power control business

RP News Agency, Noria

AMETEK announced on April 18 that it has acquired Halmar Robicon silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) power controller and Siemens Energy and Automation related power control system technology and products.

"Halmar Robicon's advanced power control technology has been widely recognized. This technology is very suitable for AMETEK solid-state control systems and provides us with attractive opportunities to further expand our capabilities and position in the US power controller market." AMETEK Chairman and CEO Frank S. Hermance said.

"AMETEK solid state control is a recognized leader in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and battery management systems for industrial applications and power generation, and a leading supplier of industrial SCR power controllers, customized power supplies and equipment. SCR power controllers are for a wide range of industrial applications Provide advanced power conversion and control. They are solid-state alternatives to mechanical contactors used to provide temperature control for semiconductor manufacturing, glass manufacturing, plastic extrusion, and other industrial and laboratory furnaces and ovens."

AMETEK Solid State Control Systems is part of AMETEK Electronic Instrument Group, a global leader in advanced instruments for the process, aerospace, power and industrial markets, with 2006 sales of more than $1 billion.