Tokyo (SCCIJ) – Swiss companies in the industrial power and electricity segment seem to be highly attractive for Japanese companies. In the past, Toshiba took over the Swiss pioneer of smart meter and smart grid solutions, Landis & Gyr (with a divestment later for a different reason). Now, TDK has acquired Nextys SA headquartered in Quartino, Switzerland, a specialist in rail power supplies and accessories. The takeover is carried out via TDK’s wholly-owned subsidiary TDK-Lambda Corporation with the aim of supporting its market position and expanding to other segments such as medical and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Extension of portfolio
Nextys designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of DIN rail power supplies and accessories, which complement TDK-Lambda’s product portfolio. “DIN rail” is an equipment mounting system commonly found in industrial control equipment modules. Through the acquisition TDK-Lambda will strengthen its market position in the fast growing DIN rail power supply business.
Logo of Switzerland's Nextys
The advent of Industry 4.0 and the Smart Factory are expanding the market for high reliability DIN rail power supplies. Also the convenience of the DIN rail mounting standard is driving adoption in other high-end capital equipment segments including medical and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Additionally, the fast-developing renewable energy equipment market is driving further growth.
20 years of Swiss high tech
“We are pleased to welcome Nextys to the TDK family,” said Adam Rawicz, Managing Director, TDK-Lambda EMEA. “The DIN rail power supply market is growing much faster than many other segments and the specialist expertise of the Nextys team will enhance our position as market leader in industrial power supplies. Also, our strong global sales channels will substantially increase the opportunities for Nextys products.”
“The inclusion of Nextys’ innovative solutions for DIN rail powered equipment to the portfolio of TDK-Lambda, the market leader in industrial power supplies, will consolidate the prospect of development of this business for both players. Nextys’ team is ready to bring its contribution to the enhancement of TDK presence in the DIN rail segment” said Marius Ciorica, CEO and founder of Nextys SA.
Nextys is a technology-driven company, founded in 1998 in Switzerland and located in the beautiful Tessin canton. It is focused to provide innovative solutions in the power electronics field offering a wide range of power supplies and related products. As a recognized brand, Nextys provides its products worldwide and achieved an important market recognition.
Text: TDK-Lambda; Photo: Nextys SA
