HMS Industrial Networks AB Acquires Intesis Software, S.L., Spain


HMS Industrial Networks AB has acquired all shares of the Spain-based company Intesis Software, S.L. - a leading provider of gateway solutions for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system integration within building automation.About Intesis and the acquisition



Intesis was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Igualada, Spain, close to Barcelona. Intesis offers advanced communication gateway solutions and interfaces within the building automation field. The major part of Intesis´ sales comes from the successful IntesisBox building automation communication solution. Intesis works closely with many major manufacturers of air conditioning and building automation systems globally. At present, the company has 30 employees.



We see great potential in lifting the Intesis business and technology platform to the next level by becoming part of HMS, one of the global market leaders in industrial communication. I am very pleased to have found the right, industrial new home in HMS for our team, says Pedro Lumbreras, founder of Intesis. We are excited to be joining HMS, whose knowledge in industrial communication along with a worldwide presence will add new dimensions and even more strategic drive to our successful journey in the area of building automation,» says José Cerón, CEO of Intesis.



Intesis´ protocol and application know-how, packaged in market-proven solutions are important additions for HMS. It is an excellent fit to our growth strategy, says Staffan Dahlström, CEO of HMS Networks AB. Intesis´ strong position within communication solutions for building automation system integration will complement HMS´ existing gateway offering perfectly. Intesis will give HMS a strong footprint and position in the market niche of building automation systems. Intesis is a well-established and highly regarded industrial company that, like our recent acquisition of eWON, further strengthens HMS´ unique value proposition to our customers - manufacturers of devices and machines, system integrators and installers worldwide.



For further information on Intesis, please visit: www.intesis.com



In 2015, Intesis achieved net sales of EUR 5.6 million. During the last three-year period, Intesis´ sales has grown at a compounded annual growth rate which exceeds 20%.



For more information, please contact:



Staffan Dahlström, CEO HMS, +46 709-17 29 01

Gunnar Högberg, CFO HMS, +46 709-17 29 95



HMS Industrial Networks



HMS Industrial Networks is the leading independent supplier of products for industrial communication including remote management. HMS develops and manufactures solutions for connecting automation devices and systems to industrialnetworks under the Netbiter, Anybus and IXXAT brands.



Development and manufacturing take place at the headquarters in Halmstad, Sweden and in Ravensburg, Germany. Local sales and support are handled by branch offices in China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, UK, and USA. HMS employs over 350 people and reported sales of 57 million EUR in 2013. HMS is listed on the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm.



HMS Industrial Networks Inc

35 E Wacker Drive,

Suite 1700 IL 60601 Chicago

www.anybus.com



Phone: +13128290601

Fax: +13126292869

us-sales@hms-networks.com



HMS Industrial Networks

Stationsgatan 37

30245 Halmstad

Sweden

www.anybus.com



Michela NALIN

Phone: +46 351729 93

Fax: +46 351729 09

min@hms.se

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