Rohwedder AG
Rohwedder and ifm electronic: A Strong Alliance on Lake Constance
Rohwedder AG / Miscellaneous 25.09.2009 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Know-how exchange * Cooperation in development work * Reciprocal use of technologies Bermatingen/Tettnang, Germany, September 25, 2009. ifm electronic gmbh and Rohwedder AG, each a technology leader in its sector, this month signed a partnership agreement. ifm electronic is specialized in sensors, vision, and networking and control systems. In strategic alliance with automation specialist Rohwedder both companies will benefit not only from a lively exchange of know-how. Their aim is also to develop jointly technologies, products and solutions for the benefit of customers and to strengthen their global market position. In addition, Rohwedder AG aims to make ifm electronic its preferred partner in supplying sensors and networking and control systems for customer-specific Rohwedder automation solutions. Collaboration on software for purposes of standardization will also be an important aspect. In return, Rohwedder AG is to be ifm electronic's preferred partner in supplying automation and testing solutions along with special technologies and material handling and processing products. The agreement is not an exclusive one, but both companies plan to set up a strong alliance, including a first and last call option, so that they will always first consider each other when placing relevant orders. The strategic partnership enables both companies to provide their customers with new, cutting-edge technologies. About ifm electronic: ifm electronic gmbh is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automation technology. Since it was founded in 1969 the company has set new standards in optimizing technical workflows in nearly all industries. With their fingers on the pulse of the time, over 3,000 employees in more than 70 countries develop solutions for 90,000 customers in mechanical engineering and industry. Headquartered in Essen with development and production facilities on Lake Constance, ifm in its second generation retains close ties with Germany. Over 90 percent of its product range is made in Germany. The 'ecomat' brand is synonymous with networking and control systems, while position and fluid sensor, object recognition, diagnostic and identification systems share the 'efector' brand name. ifm electronic's 2008 sales revenues were in excess of EUR 420 million. About Rohwedder: With around 750 employees worldwide the Rohwedder Group is a leading provider of automation solutions and standard products for automation technology. The company serves its customers directly in the three key markets Europe, America and Asia. Rohwedder automation plant is used mainly in the following industries: automotive supplies, telecommunications and electronics, and medical technology. Rohwedder Group brands include JOT Automation, Pematech and MIMOT. Rohwedder AG stock (ISIN DE0007057705) is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the General Standard segment. Contact: ifm electronic gmbh Simone Felderhoff Teichstr. 4 45127 Essen Germany Tel.: +49 201 242 2411 Fax: +49 201 242 2401 E-mail:simone.felderhoff@ifm.com Internet: www.ifm.com Contact: Rohwedder AG Diana Varwyk Corporate Communications Kesselbachstrasse 1 D-88697 Bermatingen Germany T +49 7544 502-219 F +49 7544 502-275 E-mail: diana.varwyk@rohwedder.com www.rohwedder.com 25.09.2009 Financial News transmitted by DGAP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Rohwedder AG Kesselbachstraße 1 88697 Bermatingen Deutschland Phone: +49 (0) 7544 502-219 Fax: +49 (0) 7544 502-275 E-mail: info@rohwedder.com Internet: www.rohwedder.com ISIN: DE0007057705 WKN: 705770 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (General Standard), Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin, München End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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