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DN Solutions acquires HELLER

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Korea’s machine tool company DN Solutions acquired German machine tool manufacturer HELLER Group.

The two companies will combine their production networks. HELLER operates five major plants in Germany, the UK, the U.S., Brazil, and China, while DN Solutions runs facilities in Korea and China and is constructing a new plant in India. Once the integration is complete, DN Solutions’ consolidated sales are expected to approach $2.3 billion.

HELLER has an extensive track record of working with leading global companies in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. Founded in Nürtingen, Germany in 1894, HELLER employs approximately 2,100 employees.

With a network of 155 overseas dealers spanning 66 countries, DN Solutions caters to customers in industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, semiconductor, energy, IT, and construction.

DN Solutions CEO Won-Jong Kim says, “By combining our strengths with HELLER’s 130 years of expertise in machining centers, this partnership will deliver groundbreaking innovations to the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, the two companies will offer unique value to customers and reinforce their position as a high-end brand in the global machine tool market.”

HELLER CEO Dr. Thorsten Schmidt adds, “This partnership gives us the opportunity to accelerate innovation and expand our global reach. By uniting HELLER’s process expertise with DN Solutions’ strong resources and fast-moving spirit, we will set new standards for the machine tool industry.” https://www.heller.biz/en/; https://www.dn-solutions.com

Appointments, promotions, hires

Doug Kirby, production manager at Tri-Mer Corp., is the company’s newest sales engineer. Kirby spent 12 years at Tri-Mer mastering every facet of manufacturing air pollution control equipment before being tapped for the production management position in 2017. https://tri-mer.com

Tooling Tech Group (TTG), a provider of highly engineered tools and automated assembly equipment, appointed Matthew (Matt) Edwards as its director of operations.

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Stäubli, a global supplier of industrial and mechatronic solutions, appointed Adrien Brouillard executive president of its Robotics division. Brouillard has served in the role on an interim basis in recent months and will now lead the division’s global strategy and operations.

Since joining Stäubli in 2008, Brouillard has held various leadership roles within the Robotics division and brings extensive international experience shaped by hands-on work with customers and teams worldwide. He holds a master’s degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering. https://www.staubli.com

UNISIG Deep Hole Drilling Systems, a global manufacturer of deep hole drilling machines and automation systems, has promoted Steve Landmann to vice president of sales. Landmann has managed UNISIG’s Midwest sales region for more than a decade, with experience in predictive maintenance, machine building, and installation.

Landmann succeeds Jeff Price, who will retire in December, after more than 22 years as vice president of sales. https://unisig.com