BDG acquires EP Ehrler from ABB

“With the acquisition of EP Ehrler, we are strategically expanding our service portfolio. For our customers, this means greater metrological depth, an even closer integration of testing and automation expertise, and an expanded range of services from a single source,” says Jürgen Lorenz, CEO of BDG Testing & Automation GmbH. “We are bringing complementary strengths together to create added value—from development through production to operation.”

“In BDG, we have found a partner with whom we can strategically expand our capabilities and sustainably strengthen our market position,” says Thomas Kappes, Managing Director of EP Ehrler. “We are united by a shared understanding of values and the aspiration to combine the strengths of a medium-sized company with an international perspective.”

ABB views this move as part of the ongoing integration of the Födisch Group: “For ABB, integration also means finding the best home for all business areas that aren’t a perfect fit for ABB. BDG offers this with ideal development prospects for both the business and the employees of EP Ehrler,” says Fabian Wagner, Integration Manager and Board Member of the Födisch Group.

Customer Benefits and Group Strengthening

For Bürkert customers, the bundling of expertise means a closer integration of precision, scalability, and system integration. Testing and automation solutions can be integrated earlier in the development process, transferred more efficiently to production, and supported with certified services during operation. This shortens processes, increases planning reliability, and expands the offering with additional services.

“With this step, BDG is not only strengthening its own position but also expanding our capabilities as part of Bürkert’s ongoing strategic realignment,” says Georg Stawowy, CEO of Bürkert. “We see great potential in the synergy of technology, application expertise, and service. Among other things, these additional capabilities open up the opportunity for us to offer comprehensive calibrations as a targeted service and to align our service portfolio even more consistently with our customers’ needs.”

The acquisition is a strategic move for BDG and Bürkert Fluid Control Systems: BDG is strategically expanding its portfolio, while Bürkert benefits from a broader range of services within the group. The combination of expertise in fluid systems, automation, testing, and service creates the foundation for designing solutions that are even more holistic across the entire lifecycle.

With the integration of EP Ehrler into BDG, Bürkert is strategically expanding its technological expertise where it delivers the greatest benefit to customers. The acquisition combines specialized measurement and testing technology with automation expertise and strategically expands the range of solutions and services.