Sesca Group Oy Ltd
Press release 8.12.2009
Sesca and SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik announce cooperation
Germany-based SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik GmbH and Finland-based automation and ICT solution provider and integrator Sesca Group Ltd have joined forces in the pulp and the paper industry sector. Together they offer a one stop shop for any paper and board production line projects and rebuilds as well as audits and studies.
Jointly SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik and Sesca offer automation, sectional drives and IT solutions globally utilizing references and already established sales and marketing network. The joint offering covers all paper and board production line operations, such as machine, coating, finishing and converting area. SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik have over 30 years experience in automation together with leading European machinery suppliers whereas several hundred winders, sheet cutters and other paper and board finishing machinery applications have been delivered.
“SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik is well established in Central Europe and Sesca is well known in Scandinavia. Both companies have started business operations in Asia. Co-operation with SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik opens for us broader distribution channels especially in Europe and Asia. This supports our growth strategy and is an important step for building a stronger international market position”, says Riku Niemelä, CEO Sesca Group Ltd.
“Together we are able to offer solutions and rebuild projects for our customers globally. We have been well received in the market and first joint projects are already ongoing in Germany and Chile”, says Jan Jäger, Managing director, SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik GmbH.
Both companies have unique automation and sectional drive control platform and hardware-independent solution offering. SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik specializes in the finishing area applications and Sesca covers the other parts of the paper and board making machinery applications. Sesca’s ANDI® Process and Machinery Monitoring system ties together the automation and the Enterprise Information and Management systems ERP/MES.
Further information
Riku Niemelä, CEO Sesca Group Ltd
Tel. +358 (0)400 954 596
E-mail: riku.niemela(at)sesca.com
Esko Ahola, Executive Vice President, Sesca Industrial Solutions, Sesca Group Ltd.
Tel. +358 (0)40 552 6703
E-mail: esko.ahola(at)sesca.com
Jan Jäger, Managing Director SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik GmbH
Tel. +49-(0)21313 447 820
Email: jan.jaeger(at)srmelektro.com
Mirko Brosch, Sales Manager SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik GmbH
Tel. +49-(0)21313 447 820
Email: mirko.brosch(at)srmelektro.com
Sesca Group delivers and integrates industrial solutions, services and software. Sesca employs approximately 400 professionals in Finland, Sweden and Czech Republic. The group headquarter is located in Vaasa, Finland. www.sesca.com
Sesca Industrial Solutions, a division of Sesca Group, specializes in solutions and services for process and manufacturing industry, energy production and power distribution. Special solutions are integrating sectional drives, automation and on-line process and machinery monitoring systems for any flat sheet production.
SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik GmbH was founded in 1973. Since establishment the company has carried out a multitude of equipment transfers, upgrades and commissioning. SRM Elektro-Anlagentechnik is specialized in the electrical and mechanical services and modernizations of all brands of sheet cutters, winders, coaters and transportation systems in the paper and board industry. The company headquarters is located in Neuss, Germany. www.srmelektro.com