Given the rapid advancement of electrification, which is revolutionizing the energy and mobility sectors and providing decisive impetus for industry and society, power electronics has become an indispensable driver of this transformation. With the acquisition of ZES ZIMMER Electronic Systems GmbH, Rohde & Schwarz is expanding its broad portfolio in the field of test and measurement technology.
In the constantly changing market environment of recent decades, ZES ZIMMER has been adept at achieving continuous growth through innovative solutions and products. ZES ZIMMER’s portfolio will contribute to expanding Rohde & Schwarz’s market position in the field of power electronics. The Hessian family-owned company, with its approximately 60 employees, will be fully integrated into the Rohde & Schwarz Group. The site will be retained and will continue to serve as the headquarters for power measurement technology.
For Christina Geßner, Executive Vice President of the Test & Measurement Division, the acquisition is an important next step that contributes to the global technology group’s sustainable growth strategy:”Both Rohde & Schwarz and ZES ZIMMER are long-established family businesses. Passion for technology and innovation have always been part of our DNA. Through this acquisition, we will further strengthen our position as a relevant and reliable technology partner for our customers in the field of power measurement technology, create synergies, and generate further growth.”
ZES ZIMMER has been a major player in the power measurement market for 40 years. The family-owned company not only boasts a broad customer base but also an established sales network. Its exceptionally powerful product portfolio supports a wide range of applications, particularly in the e-mobility, industrial electronics, and renewable energy sectors. The future consolidation and bundling of expertise and corresponding portfolios represents a significant expansion of Rohde & Schwarz’s existing offering in the field of power electronics.
Dr. Conrad Zimmer, Managing Partner of ZES ZIMMER Electronic Systems GmbH, explains: “The decarbonization and electrification of various economic sectors will significantly influence the demand for power electronics and power measurement technology in the coming decades. ZES ZIMMER will be able to optimally exploit these growth opportunities through a merger with Rohde & Schwarz. Georg Zimmer founded the company in 1980, and over the past four decades, its employees, with their passion for technology and engineering skills, have built a company whose products are known and valued worldwide. I would like to thank our customers for their trust in the company and its products, as well as all our employees for their commitment and loyalty. I am convinced that Rohde & Schwarz, as a family-owned company with a long-term perspective, will successfully continue ZES ZIMMER’s success story.”
The complete takeover ofThe integration of ZES ZIMMER Electronic Systems GmbH into the Rohde & Schwarz Group is an important component of the company’s long-term growth strategy. At the same time, the company is expanding its development capacities and strengthening Germany as a center of industry and technology.
