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The ultrasonic special machine manufacturer Sonotronic from Karlsbad has a new owner. After a nine-month period of insolvency and reorganisation, the company is now part of the Dürkopp Adler Group (DA Group), which in turn is part of the internationally active Shang Gong Group (SGG).
The new start of the specialist for ultrasonic welding technology was initiated by Dürkopp Adler Investment GmbH on 1st August. In future the company will operate under the name Sonotronic GmbH. In addition to the company headquarters in Karlsbad, the subsidiaries in the USA and Spain will also remain part of the Group. This secures around 200 jobs for the development and manufacture of special machines, standard machines, assemblies and components for processing plastics and technical textiles. Dr Frank Meyer takes over the position of Managing Director.
Dürkopp Adler GmbH is the parent company of the DA Group and combines Pfaff Industrial, KSL and now also Sonotronic. Today, the group is the largest European manufacturer of sewing and welding technology for the textile industry. With the acquisition of Sonotronic, the DA Group will expand its portfolio in the field of automation for industrial sewing and welding technology expand.
Sonotronic has been a pioneer in ultrasound technology since 1974 and is one of the leading companies in the industry. The high-tech ultrasonic systems are used, among other things in the plastics, packaging, food and environmental industries for use.
At the beginning of November 2022, the management filed for insolvency for Sonotronic Nagel GmbH.
Source: Sonotronic
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