29.3.2022 16:30:22 CEST | Danfoss A/S
De to globale, familieejede teknologiledere inden for Power Elektronik går sammen i en ny fælles virksomhed ved navn SEMIKRON-Danfoss.
SEMIKRON-Danfoss vil investere markant i innovation, teknologi og kapacitet for at understøtte kunders fremtidige vækstplaner.
Transaktionen er underlagt myndighedsgodkendelse i flere lande og forventes afsluttet senest i tredje kvartal 2022.
NÜRNBERG/NORDBORG – SEMIKRON og Danfoss Silicon Power annoncerede i dag en fusion med henblik på at skabe en fælles virksomhed, der er specialiseret i powerelektronik med fokus på effektmoduler.
Med over 3.500 specialister i powerelektronik, vil det nye SEMIKRON-Danfoss være den førende teknologipartner inden for powerelektronik. Fusionen skal sikre signifikante investeringer, der kan bane vejen for grøn vækst og en mere bæredygtig, energieffektiv og dekarboniseret fremtid. SEMIKRON-Danfoss bliver en central spiller i denne omstilling.
I fremtiden bliver elektricitet den vigtigste energikilde. Effektmodulet er en kernekomponent indenfor elektrificering. Effektmodulet består af halvledere, der gør det muligt at konvertere og styre den elektriske strøm.
Efterspørgslen på e-mobilitet forventes at stige med 30 % hvert år over de kommende år.[i] Det siger noget om effektmodulernes enorme vækstpotentiale som kernekomponent i både elbiler og ladestationer.
Industrimotorer forbruger 50% af den elektriske energi i verden, og kun 20% af disse motorer er hastighedsstyret. Dette efterlader et stort uudnyttet potentiale til at forbedre energieffektiviteten og reducere CO2-udledningen. Effektmodulet er en kernekomponent i forhold til at styre hastigheden i alle former for elektriske motorer.
Efterspørgslen på effektmoduler øges også i takt med den globale omstilling, der sigter mod at erstatte fossile brændstoffer med grøn energi. Effektmodulet er ligeledes kritiske i alle solcelleanlæg og vindmøller, til konvertering af strøm til elnet og lagring af energi.
SEMIKRON-Danfoss bygger på en stærk kerneforretning indenfor industrielle applikationer samt en fælles ambition om at skabe en ledende position indenfor effektmoduler til bilindustrien. SEMIKRON-Danfoss vil være trendsætter og drive teknologiskiftet indenfor siliciumkarbid løsninger til både industri- og e-mobilitets applikationer.
Danfoss-koncernen er majoritetsejer i det nystiftede fælles selskab SEMIKRON-Danfoss, der ligeledes består af de nuværende ejerfamilier af SEMIKRON.
Den nye fælles virksomhed SEMIKRON-Danfoss vil blive ledet af ét fælles ledelsesteam. Den fælles forretning ledes således på vanlig vis med opretholdelse af eksisterende produktionsfaciliteter, kunde- og leverandørforhold samt distributionskanaler.
SEMIKRON-Danfoss beholder de to hovedlokationer i Nürnberg og Flensborg, Tyskland. De nuværende fabrikker og salgskontorer i SEMIKRON og Danfoss Silicon Power fortsætter driften som hidtil.
Danfoss’ koncernchef Kim Fausing siger:
“Det nye SEMIKRON-Danfoss bygger på et stærkt og langsigtet partnerskab og mere end 90 års kombineret lederskab indenfor effektmoduler, innovation og teknologi. Med elektrificering som drivkraft for den grønne omstilling sigter SEMIKRON-Danfoss mod at blive kundernes foretrukne dekarboniserings partner. Vi har den passion, de kompetencer og de teknologier, der skal til for at kunne mere end fordoble vores forretning de næste fem år.”
SEMIKRONs koncernchef Karl-Heinz Gaubatz tilføjer: “Dette er virkeligt et spændende øjeblik. Gennem tætte, tillidsfulde samtaler i løbet af de seneste måneder har vi fastslået, at SEMIKRON og Danfoss er et unikt match med komplementerende produktprogrammer, stærke teams og fælles værdier. Ved at kombinere SEMIKRONs ekspertise som pioner inden for semiconductor teknologi og mere end 70 års erfaring med innovationsevnen i Danfoss Koncernen og Danfoss Silicon Power er vi ideelt positioneret til at blive en af de stærkeste spillere inden for powerelektronik.”
Claus A. Petersen, Senior Vice President og General Manager hos Danfoss Silicon Power, konkluderer:
“Det nye SEMIKRON-Danfoss er en fantastisk mulighed for vore kunder, partnere og medarbejdere. Timingen er perfekt med stærk vækst i vores nøglemarkeder: e-mobilitet, industriapplikationer og vedvarende energi. Med overgangen fra silicium til siliciumkarbid er vi klar til at blive den stærkeste partner for vores kunder. SEMIKRON-Danfoss vil være inspirator i fremtiden og tilbyde gode karrieremuligheder”.
SLUT
SEMIKRON
SEMIKRON is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of power modules and systems primarily in the medium output range (approx. 2 kW up to 10 MW). Our products are at the heart of modern energy efficient motor drives and industrial automation systems. Further application areas include power supplies, renewable energies (wind and solar power) and electric vehicles (passenger cars, trucks and buses, heavy duty vehicles and other battery vehicles). SEMIKRON’s innovative power electronic products enable our customers to develop smaller, more energy efficient power electronic systems. These systems in turn reduce the global energy demand.
SEMIKRON is a family-owned business founded in 1951, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. Today the company has a staff of more than 3,000 people in 24 subsidiaries worldwide. This international network with production sites in Germany, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Slovakia and the US ensures fast and comprehensive service for customers.
Read more about us at www.semikron.com
Danfoss A/S
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
We deliver value to our customers as a global technology partner with global leading positions, deep application knowledge and sustainable innovation in our core businesses:
Danfoss Power Solutions – Full solutions capabilities in mobile and industrial hydraulics, fluid conveyance, electrification and software
Danfoss Climate Solutions – Sustainable heating and cooling solutions for buildings, cold chains, industry and infrastructure
Danfoss Drives – Clean-energy solutions such as AC drives, power semiconductor modules, and electrification in automotive and various industries
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 40,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Read more about us at www.danfoss.com
Flere oplysninger
SEMIKRON Press Relations
Werner Dorbath
Tlf.: +49 9116559217
E-mail: werner.dorbath@semikron.com
Danfoss Silicon Power GM Office
Manuela von Ostheim
Tlf.: +49 1737285592
E-mail: manuela.vonostheim@danfoss.com
Danfoss Group Communication & Sustainability
Mikkel Ballegaard Pedersen
Tlf.: +45 2610 9519
E-mail: mediarelations@danfoss.com
[i] BloombergNEF, EVO 2021 https://bnef.turtl.co/!HuHit0/
Vedhæftninger
20220329 Press Release – final version – DA.pdf
29.3.2022 16:30:22 CEST | Danfoss A/S
The two global, family-owned technology leaders in Power Electronics will join forces in a new joint business called SEMIKRON-Danfoss.
SEMIKRON-Danfoss is investing significantly in innovation, technology, and capacity to enable customers’ future growth plans.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in several countries and is expected to close no later than Q3 2022.
NUREMBERG/NORDBORG – SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power announced a merger today to create a joint business specialized in Power Electronics focusing on power semiconductor modules.
With an existing workforce of more than 3,500 dedicated power electronic specialists, the new SEMIKRON-Danfoss will provide world-class technology expertise as the leading partner in Power Electronics. The merger comes with a firm commitment to future investments, paving the way for green growth and a more sustainable, energy efficient and decarbonized future. SEMIKRON-Danfoss will be a central enabler of this transition.
The electrical power will be in the future the most important energy source. The power semiconductor module is at the heart of all power electronic solutions. The module is built of power semiconductors that makes it possible to convert and control the electrical power.
With the rise of e-mobility, the demand for electric vehicles is expected to increase by 30% each year over the next years.[i] This speaks to the enormous growth potential of power modules as they are a key component for powering the electric motor and in vehicle chargers.
Industrial motors are consuming 50% of electrical energy in the world and only 20% of these motors are equipped with variable speed motor controls, leaving a large untapped potential to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. The power module is the key component in any variable speed control for electric motors.
The ongoing global transition aiming at replacing fossil fuels by improving energy efficiency and ambitious use of renewables also increases the demand for power modules. The power module is critical in all solar installations and all wind turbines to enable the power conversion to grids and energy storage.
SEMIKRON-Danfoss will leverage its strong core business in industrial- and renewable power module applications and will utilize the partnership to target a leading position in Automotive power modules. SEMIKRON-Danfoss will set the trend and drive the technology shift into Silicon Carbide solutions in both industrial and automotive applications.
The newly formed SEMIKRON-Danfoss joint business will be owned by the current owner-families of SEMIKRON and the Danfoss Group, with Danfoss being the majority owner.
The new joint business SEMIKRON-Danfoss will be managed by one common leadership team. The joint business will be operated in the accustomed manner, retaining existing production facilities, customer and supplier relationships and distribution channels.
SEMIKRON-Danfoss will retain the two main locations in Germany, Nuremberg and Flensburg. The current factories and sales offices of Semikron and Danfoss Silicon Power will continue operations as usual.
Danfoss President & CEO Kim Fausing, said:
“The new SEMIKRON-Danfoss builds on a strong long-term partnership and more than 90 years of combined technology leadership in Power Module packaging, innovation, and customer application expertise. With electrification driving the green transition, SEMIKRON-Danfoss aims to become the preferred decarbonizing partner for customers. We have the passion, competences and technologies to more than double our business in five years.”
SEMIKRON CEO Karl-Heinz Gaubatz added: “This really is an exciting moment. Based on close, trusting conversations over the last months we have identified that SEMIKRON and Danfoss are a unique fit with complementing assets, a strong team and shared values. By combining SEMIKRON’s expertise as a pioneer for semiconductor technology with more than 70 years of experience in the development of top-class power modules and systems and the strength, innovativeness and fast-paced operations of Danfoss Silicon Power and the Danfoss Group we are positioned ideally to become one of the strongest players in power electronics.”
Claus A. Petersen, Senior Vice President and General Manager Danfoss Silicon Power, concludes:
“The new SEMIKRON-Danfoss is a great opportunity for customers, partners and our employees. Timing is perfect, with strong growth in our key markets Automotive, Industry and Renewables. With the emerging technology transition from Silicon to Silicon Carbide, we are set to become the strongest partner of our customers. SEMIKRON-Danfoss will inspire the future and offers great career opportunities”.
ENDS
SEMIKRON
SEMIKRON is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of power modules and systems primarily in the medium output range (approx. 2 kW up to 10 MW). Our products are at the heart of modern energy efficient motor drives and industrial automation systems. Further application areas include power supplies, renewable energies (wind and solar power) and electric vehicles (passenger cars, trucks and buses, heavy duty vehicles and other battery vehicles). SEMIKRON’s innovative power electronic products enable our customers to develop smaller, more energy efficient power electronic systems. These systems in turn reduce the global energy demand.
SEMIKRON is a family-owned business founded in 1951, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. Today the company has a staff of more than 3,000 people in 24 subsidiaries worldwide. This international network with production sites in Germany, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Slovakia and the US ensures fast and comprehensive service for customers.
Read more about us at www.semikron.com
Danfoss A/S
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
We deliver value to our customers as a global technology partner with global leading positions, deep application knowledge and sustainable innovation in our core businesses:
Danfoss Power Solutions – Full solutions capabilities in mobile and industrial hydraulics, fluid conveyance, electrification and software
Danfoss Climate Solutions – Sustainable heating and cooling solutions for buildings, cold chains, industry and infrastructure
Danfoss Drives – Clean-energy solutions such as AC drives, power semiconductor modules, and electrification in automotive and various industries
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 40,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Read more about us at www.danfoss.com
For more information
SEMIKRON Press Relations
Werner Dorbath
Tel: +49 9116559217
E-Mail: werner.dorbath@semikron.com
Danfoss Silicon Power GM Office
Manuela von Ostheim
Tel: +49 1737285592
E-Mail: manuela.vonostheim@danfoss.com
Danfoss Group Communication & Sustainability
Mikkel Ballegaard Pedersen
Tel: +45 2610 9519
E-Mail: mediarelations@danfoss.com
[i] BloombergNEF, EVO 2021 https://bnef.turtl.co/!HuHit0/
Attachments
Press Release – final version – UK.pdf
