HOERBIGER has agreed to acquire Physik Instrumente (PI), adding precision motion and positioning systems to its industrial technology portfolio. The deal supports HOERBIGER’s strategy to expand its technology base and enter new markets.
Markus Spanner, CEO of PI, says: “Joining HOERBIGER marks an exciting new chapter for us and represents the natural next step in PI’s evolution. Together with HOERBIGER, PI will continue its mission of leading in precision motion and positioning technology while remaining true to its culture and values.”
PI’s global operations will form a new positioning division within HOERBIGER. PI will remain an autonomous unit, retaining its name, brand, and global market presence.
Dr. Thorsten Kahlert, CEO and chairman of the executive board of HOERBIGER, says: “PI and HOERBIGER are an incredibly good fit. Both companies share the same values, have a strong focus on customer driven innovation and are market leaders in their respective markets with their performance-defining products. We are very excited to be partnering with the PI team and we are confident that joining forces will strengthen both companies going forward.”
The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 of 2026. Both companies will continue to operate independently until closing.
Source: Physik Instrumente
About HOERBIGER
HOERBIGER is an industrial technology company that develops components and systems for mechanical and energy applications. The company produces valves, sealing systems, controls, rotary components, and safety devices used in industrial equipment. Its products support compression systems, engines, drivetrains, and explosion protection solutions. HOERBIGER serves customers across the oil and gas, energy, automotive, process industry, and industrial manufacturing sectors. The company also provides installation, maintenance, and technical support services for its products. HOERBIGER was founded in 1925. Its headquarters are in Zug, Switzerland. The company operates production, engineering, and service sites across Europe, North America, and Asia. HOERBIGER is organized into business units focused on compression technology, automotive systems, rotary components, engine systems, and safety solutions. Its technologies are used by OEMs and industrial operators worldwide. The company employs about 6,500 people worldwide as of 2025.
About Physik Instrumente
Physik Instrumente designs and manufactures precision motion and positioning systems for industrial and scientific applications. The company produces linear stages, rotary stages, hexapods, air bearings, piezoelectric actuators, controllers, and motion control components. Its products support semiconductor manufacturing, photonics, industrial automation, biotechnology, aerospace, and scientific research. Customers include OEMs, research institutions, and industrial users requiring precise positioning. Physik Instrumente also develops customized motion and automation subsystems for specialized applications. The company was founded in 1970. Its headquarters are in Karlsruhe, Germany. Physik Instrumente operates production, engineering, and sales facilities with nine production sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, as well as 16 sales and service subsidiaries. The company has a total of about 1900 employees worldwide. The company has expanded its motion control capabilities through acquisitions, including a majority stake in ACS Motion Control. Its systems support inspection, metrology, material processing, and laboratory automation tasks. Physik Instrumente focuses on applications requiring controlled movement at micro and nanometer scales.