INDUSTRY NEWS
Prima Industrie acquires Sistec AM
Prima Industrie SpA , through its Prima Power brand , announced the acquisition of Sistec AM , a specialist in industrial automation , in December 2024 .
“ This key strategic move broadens our automation capabilities and strengthens our market position in sheet metal working integrated lines and systems . This acquisition is a crucial path in our ‘ Evolve by integration ’ strategy . It enhances our sheet metal working technologies portfolio with advanced automation technologies and customised solutions to further advance our leadership in flexible manufacturing systems ,” the company explained .
Based in Pordenone , Italy , Sistec AM specialises in designing , developing and manufacturing robotic and customised automation systems for production processes .
With an extensive range of robotic lines , cells and high-tech assembly and control systems , Sistec AM has established itself as a specialist in integrating complex solutions into existing industrial frameworks to optimise efficiency and productivity across various industries .
Above : Daniele De Vecchi , CEO of Sistec AM , and Giovanni Negri , CEO of Prima Industrie and Prima Power .
Giovanni Negri , CEO of Prima Industrie and Prima Power , stated , “ The acquisition of Sistec AM not only expands our product offering but also reinforces our ability to anticipate and respond to the dynamic needs of our customers , in terms of integrated and scalable solutions to level up their productivity .”
Daniele De Vecchi , CEO of Sistec AM , commented : “ This merger under Prima Industrie ’ s robust structure , after a longlasting collaboration , provides us with a platform to expand our technological innovations and market reach . It is a confirmation of our shared commitment to excellence in industrial automation and to creating added value for our customers .”
Prima Industrie is an industrial innovation group focusing on manufacturing automation since 1977 . Its Prima Power brand offers a complete range of machinery and integrated solutions , from laser processing to bending and punching , and flexible manufacturing systems . Prima Industrie also advances sheet metal additive manufacturing technologies through Prima Additive and develops embedded electronics with Prima Electro .
With seven plants and 1,900 people , Prima Industrie registers annual revenues of over 550 million euros . n
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Don ’ t miss Blechexpo / Schweisstec 2025
Don ’ t miss the 17th Blechexpo international trade fair for sheet metal working , together with the 10th Schweisstec international trade fair for joining technology , from 21-24 October 2025 in Stuttgart , Germany .
The “ best Award 2025 ” competition winners , in five categories , will be announced at the end of the first day of the event ( 21 October 2025 ). Participation in the “ best Award 2025 ” competition is open exclusively to exhibitors at Blechexpo / Schweisstec 2025 , who can submit their entries via : www . maschinenmarkt-awards . de / bestaward-en
The second day of the event will showcase the “ best CONGRESS ” ( with Stahl-Kommunikation ), bringing together experts to discuss the use of AI in sheetmetal working . It will showcase pioneering AI technology applications and their potential in manufacturing , exchanging best practice and preparing for future industry challenges in a practical way . With a highly practical approach , the “ best CONGRESS ” 2025 aims to shed light on the topic of AI in sheet metal working from a business perspective .
“ The clear-cut thematic structure covering all aspects of thermal and mechanical sheet metal processing including peripheral equipment with control and software systems , as well as handling and quality assurance solutions , brings suppliers and users together in a highly focused and efficient manner . At the same time , complementary events ensure that expert visitors can benefit from extensive technical information and new contacts ,” explained Georg Knauer , project manager at trade fair promoter , P . E . Schall .
At the last Blechexpo / Schweisstec in 2023 , 1256 exhibitors from 38 countries supported the trade fair in nine halls for four days with a packed supplementary programme . In 2025 , sheet metal , pipe and profile processing exhibitors will be in halls 1 , 3 , 5 and 7 . Halls 4 and 6 are reserved for stamping technologies .
Cutting , joining and fastening technologies will be presented in hall 9 . Hall 8 will focus on pressing and forming technologies . Steel and metal services , as well as surface finishing technology , will be in hall 10 .
“ Supplemented by the award , the congress , a diverse presentation programme at the forum and a career day for recruiting new talent , the next Blechexpo / Schweisstec will once again be an outstanding autumn event which has been firmly established in the industry calendar ,” concluded Georg Knauer . n
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