EKB Group B.V. enters new growth phase as part of Eiffage Énergie Systèmes

EKB Groep B.V. ("EKB") is proud to announce that, effective July 15, 2024, it has been acquired by Eiffage Énergie Systèmes, under its Dutch subsidiary Eiffage Energiesystemen. This strategic acquisition marks an important milestone in EKB's history and provides new opportunities for further growth and development within the dynamic industrial automation sector.

High quality service and expertise

EKB has established itself as a leading player in both panel building and industrial automation within the process and manufacturing industry. EKB operates primarily in the Netherlands and has built a strong reputation for high-quality service and expertise. The company has over 200 employees. It was founded in 1971 and had been part of the TKH Group since 1989. The sale of EKB is part of TKH's Accelerate 2025 strategy, in which TKH focuses on higher returns on sales activities through distinctive proprietary technologies.

Energy transition and digitalization

Michiel de Lange, general manager of EKB Groep B.V., is delighted with this development: "The acquisition of EKB by Eiffage Énergie Systèmes will further strengthen our position in the Dutch market and enable us to respond even better to the growing demand for industrial automation solutions, driven by the energy transition and digitalization. This acquisition gives us the opportunity to support our customers even better with advanced digital solutions for their industrial processes."

Strengthen innovative capacity

Ludovic Duplan, president of Eiffage Énergie Systèmes, warmly welcomes EKB: "EKB's expertise, their high quality of service and their strong position in the Dutch industrial automation market strengthen our ability to offer innovative digital solutions to our clients."

Confidence in the future

With this step, EKB looks confidently to the future. Together with Eiffage Énergie Systèmes, the company is ready to further develop and implement innovations in the industrial automation market, both in the Netherlands and internationally.

This transaction is still subject to approval by the Dutch competition authorities and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2024.