Beijer Electronics, a subsidiary of the BEIJER GROUP, has agreed to acquire 100% of the German company Smart HMI GmbH, based in Meerbusch. Smart HMI specializes in web-based visualization software. Their software platform, WebIQ, is a forward-looking web-based visualization platform with extensive functionalities for creating industrial web HMIs. This acquisition expands Beijer Electronics’ capabilities in the areas of digitization and visualization for their prioritized segments. The platform-independent web-based technologies offered by Smart HMI align well with Beijer Electronics’ product strategy and will complement and integrate with their existing offerings and future product roadmap.
Beijer Electronics expands digitalization and visualization capabilities through acquisition
Beijer Electronics aims to enhance its capabilities in the areas of digitalization and visualization with the acquisition of Smart HMI. The increasing demand for platform-independent web-based technologies aligns with Beijer Electronics’ product strategy. The expertise and technologies of Smart HMI will complement and integrate into Beijer Electronics’ existing offerings and future product roadmap, as stated by Axel Gustafson, Vice President of Product Management.
Our team is excited about joining Beijer Electronics and the BEIJER GROUP. With the global sales organization of Beijer Electronics, we can grow together, and our combined expertise will create a stronger offering for the industrial automation and IIoT sector. This partnership will enable us to reach a broader customer base and provide enhanced solutions for their digitalization and visualization needs. We look forward to leveraging Beijer Electronics’ resources and expanding our market presence.
We are pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Smart HMI and its technical platform WebIQ. Our collaboration with the company has been ongoing for some time, and integrating this technology into our offering holds significant growth potential for Beijer Electronics. By joining forces, we aim to strengthen our position in the market and expand our product portfolio, ultimately providing our customers with enhanced digital visualization solutions. Jenny Sjödahl, President and CEO of the BEIJER GROUP, expresses her excitement about this acquisition and the opportunities it brings for our company’s future.
Beijer Electronics acquires Smart HMI GmbH, expanding digital visualization capabilities
Beijer Electronics has announced today that it will acquire Smart HMI GmbH. Smart HMI is a German company based in Meerbusch, specializing in web-based visualization software. The WebIQ software platform developed by Smart HMI is a forward-thinking web-based visualization platform with extensive features for creating industrial web HMIs.
Beijer Electronics is expanding its capabilities in digitalization and visualization for prioritized segments through the acquisition. The increasing demand for platform-independent web-based technologies aligns with Beijer Electronics’ product strategy. The expertise and technologies of Smart HMI complement and integrate well with Beijer Electronics’ existing offerings and future product roadmap.
By joining Beijer Electronics and the BEIJER GROUP, the Smart HMI team will benefit from Beijer Electronics’ global sales organization. The combined expertise will create a stronger offering for the industrial automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sectors. This strategic partnership will enhance the distribution capabilities of Smart HMI’s web-based visualization software, allowing it to reach a wider customer base. The collaboration will also enable the development of innovative solutions that leverage the power of digitalization and enhance industrial automation processes.
The strategic acquisition of Smart HMI and its technical platform, WebIQ, represents significant growth potential for Beijer Electronics. The successful collaboration between the two companies has already demonstrated its value, and the integration of this technology will propel Beijer Electronics forward in the future.
The acquisition of Smart HMI GmbH by Beijer Electronics is expected to be completed in April 2023. Beijer Electronics is eagerly looking forward to the future and the opportunities that will arise from this acquisition. It is evident that strengthening digital visualization and expanding the product portfolio will position Beijer Electronics as a leading company in the automation industry.
