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Igus expands its system business with the acquisition of Krott Electronic
High mechanical loads, harsh environmental conditions, and long operating times are everyday occurrences in industries such as tunneling, mining, offshore, oil and gas industries, as well as in port infrastructure. To transmit energy and data securely and reliably under these conditions, energy chains, cables, and connection technology must be optimally coordinated. With the increasing demands on availability, flexibility, and efficiency, the need for customized system solutions is growing. At the same time, new areas of application, such as shore power supply for ships or charging infrastructure, are becoming more significant due to the energy transition. This is precisely where Igus steps in with the acquisition of Krott Electronic: the company is purposefully expanding its competencies in industrial connection technology and further developing its project-based system business.
Acquisition Pools Expertise for New System Solutions
For more than 60 years, Igus has been developing and producing machine components for movement from lubrication-free and wear-resistant high-performance plastics. These include energy chain systems and the "Chainflex" cable portfolio, which is designed for continuous movement in the energy chain. As customer requirements evolve, Igus' solutions are also constantly advancing. The company sees particular potential in the field of shore power supply. Igus already offers mobile systems that can flexibly supply container and cruise ships with shore power along a berth. Krott Electronic's connection technology complements these solutions with additional expertise for demanding applications. The owner-managed company was founded in 2000 and employs seven people. It develops and distributes plug systems, connection housings, and customized assembly solutions for low and medium voltage applications, fiber optics, data communication, as well as ATEX-certified products.
New Competence Area for Special Solutions in Connection Technology
With the acquisition of Krott Electronic, Igus strengthens its position as a provider of integrated systems for energy supply, cable, and automation technology, and expands its range of solutions for industries with the highest demands on connection technology, system availability, and robustness. As part of the acquisition on October 1, 2026, Krott Electronic GmbH will be integrated into Igus SE & Co. KG. The employees will become part of Igus. The previous managing director, Jan Krott, will also remain onboard and will take over the leadership of the new special solutions connection technology department. This ensures that the company's long-standing expertise is preserved and will be more closely interwoven with the competencies of Igus in the future. Jan Krott: "Over many years, we have built up extensive know-how in the development and manufacture of customer-specific connection solutions for demanding industrial applications. As part of Igus, we can integrate this knowledge even more closely with competencies in energy supply and cable technology and develop innovative, system solutions precisely tailored to the requirements of our customers."
"The acquisition of Krott Electronic allows us to specifically expand our offering in the area of custom connection technology. The company has successfully established itself in the market with its solutions for industrial niche applications. Through the acquisition, we can more specifically address the specific requirements of highly specialized industries in the future and advance future-oriented solutions for our customers as part of the energy transition," says Michael Blass, CEO of E-Chainsystems at Igus.
Translated automatically from German.
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