Güdel Acquires French Manufacturer of Planetary Gearboxes
Güdel, a leading supplier of linear, drive and system technology, has acquired Sumer, a French manufacturer of high-performance planetary gearboxes. The deal allows Güdel to extend its range of products for high-precision production processes and dynamic automation processes. The new company will operate under the name of Güdel Sumer.
For Güdel, the acquisition constitutes the perfect strategic expansion: coupled with the existing drive components, it will now be possible to provide complete function packages from a single source. From Sumer’s point of view, the take-over represents the chance to sustain the company’s development, while Güdel, using its worldwide network of companies, will be able to access new markets and create additional growth opportunities.
It is planned to increase the volume of commercial operations and expand the size of the workforce at the company’s French site in Sarlat-la-Canéda. Mr Nicolas Laval, a employee of many years’ standing, has been appointed CEO of the new subsidiary.
This acquisition sees the merger of two family-run companies that share common values, such as individual responsibility, sustainability, innovation and quality.
