The Acquisition of FMB Berlin by SAES High Vacuum: A Strategic Move to Consolidate Leadership in Scientific Research
In a notable development within the scientific research community, SAES High Vacuum has acquired FMB Berlin, a prominent player in the sector of components and scientific instrumentation for synchrotrons and particle accelerators. This strategic acquisition, after Strumenti Scientifici Cinel and SAES RIAL Vacuum, aims to consolidate SAES Group’s international position and leadership in the advanced scientific research market, expanding its portfolio of vacuum systems used in particle accelerators and synchrotrons in Europe and globally.
FMB Berlin, established in 1990, has earned a reputation as a provider of high-quality components and scientific instrumentation for synchrotrons and particle accelerators. Over the past three decades, FMB Berlin has become a key player on the international stage, known for its innovative solutions and commitment to advancing scientific research.
Founded by a group of engineers and scientists passionate about providing state of the art solutions to the scientific community, FMB Berlin quickly gained traction in the market. Their expertise in designing and manufacturing precision components has made them a trusted partner for research institutions worldwide as well as for industrial partners.
“We are proud of this operation, which strengthens our competitive position in the ultra-high vacuum sector, through a synergistic expansion of products and technologies for particle accelerators and synchrotrons. It represents a cutting-edge offering on a global scale, aimed at supporting major physics projects with increased production capacity and resources. We are focusing on these projects to consolidate future growth” stated Eng. Massimo della Porta, President of SAES Getters S.p.A.
The acquisition will ease the path of SAES High Vacuum Division’s offer for a broader range of products, from individual components to complete vacuum systems, catering to the diverse needs of research institutions and laboratories.
As innovation and research and development (R&D) are at the core of both companies’ missions, we also expect that the acquisition will foster the development of technologies and solutions for cutting edge scientific and industrial applications. The acquisition will bring benefits also to the accelerator community as SAES High Vacuum Division will be able to deploy more resources and manufacturing and testing equipment and be able to handle larger scale and complex projects, as required by the many forthcoming facilities upgrades.
“After the shareholders and employees have developed FMB into a successful global provider of synchrotron beam technology over the past 34 years, I am pleased to have found the SAES Group as a new owner who can continue to guarantee excellent technological and commercial development of FMB within the group ” has added Mr. Uwe Schneck, founder of FMB