On February 1, 2023, Xima Group officially acquired Sella Controls, a British system integrator. The agreement was signed on January 31 in Manchester, UK, to continue its growth strategy and expand its range of solutions in the rail and process industries in the future.

IC697BEM733 From left to right: Jorg de la Motte, Eddy Turnock, Ian Wright, Steffen Philipp, Chris Parr,Dr. Michael Lobig, John Blackwell

Steffen Philipp, Managing Partner of Cima, said: “Cima and Sella Controls have enjoyed a long and close relationship and share a common vision and values. With the addition of Sella Controls, Hima is expected to accelerate its international expansion and strengthen its global competitiveness.”

Cima and Sella Controls will continue to focus on safe IC697BEM733 automation, control solutions and digitization of functional safety. Jorg de la Motte, CEO of Hima, said: “The acquisition of Sella Controls is an important milestone in Hima’s growth strategy. By combining these forces, we will further consolidate and enhance our global position as a safe automation solution for the process and rail industries.”

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Sella Controls has an important market position in the UK and Ireland, particularly in the rail sector, where its expertise and portfolio of solutions will enable the HIMA Group to thrive and expand internationally. In addition, Cima is expected to further expand its process Industries business in the UK and Ireland. Cima is advancing the digitization of functional safety under the theme “Safety Goes Digital”.

As a result of this acquisition, IC697BEM733 Sima’s existing customers will receive enhanced support, while Sella Controls customers will enjoy an expanded portfolio of services.

“For Hima and Sella Controls, this is a win-win situation with multiple synergies: Hema will gain access to Sella Controls’ long history of solutions experience in the rail industry, and Sella Controls will be able to leverage Hema’s global sales and service to grow our international business, “IC697BEM733 said Eddy Turnock, Chief Security Officer, Sella Controls.

“The investment in Sella Controls demonstrates that growth through acquisition is an important part of Hema’s growth strategy,” said Dr. Michael Lobig, Chief Financial Officer of Hema.