Emerson will open a center for flow-measurement best practices, research and training in Berlin. Germany-based Flexim, maker of clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for liquids, gases and steam, brings its installed base of more than 100,000 flowmeters, as well as approximately 450 employees, to Emerson in an acquisition. Flexim’s markets include food and beverage, chemical, water and wastewater, life sciences and power generation.
The transaction is designed to expand Emerson's automation portfolio and measurement capabilities, complementing its existing flow measurement positions in Coriolis, differential pressure, magmeter and vortex flow measurement. Upon the close of the transaction, Flexim's Berlin headquarters is planned to become Emerson's Ultrasonic Flow Measurement Center of Excellence.
"We are excited to further enhance Emerson's capabilities with the addition of Flexim's leading clamp-on ultrasonic measurement technology, which is a strong complement to our intelligent devices portfolio," said Ram Krishnan, chief operating officer of Emerson. "Flexim brings an exciting new technology that will enable us to accelerate growth. The combination of Emerson's comprehensive measurement suite and Flexim's innovative technology will enhance the value we bring to customers across a variety of industries. We look forward to welcoming Flexim's skilled and dedicated employees to Emerson, where they will continue to play a critical role in driving the success of the business."
Flexim is equally excited about the acquisition, said Jens Hilpert, chief executive officer and co-founder of Flexim. "We are thrilled to be joining Emerson, which shares our culture of innovation and focus on technology and R&D," he said. "This transaction will enable us to provide more comprehensive solutions to a broader set of customers, leveraging Emerson's global intelligent devices leadership and commercial excellence. As we join forces with Emerson, we will continue to serve our customers and utilize our combined capabilities to solve essential measurement needs."
