Pepperl+Fuchs has acquired Walsall Ltd., a company incorporated in the United Kingdom, With this acquisition, the company expands its already robust Process Automation Division to include expertise in the development and manufacture of electro/mechanical equipment for use in hazardous areas.
"By combining the product and manufacturing strengths of Walsall with the process automation expertise and sales network of Pepperl+Fuchs, this vertical integration will allow us to respond to our customers' requirements faster and with more comprehensive components and solutions," says David Hohenstein, Pepperl+Fuchs Department Manager - Hardware & Marketing.