HAWE Hydraulics Merges with Pacific Fluid Systems
CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Â HAWE Hydraulics, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C., the North American subsidiary of HAWE Hydraulik, SE, of Munich, Germany, is strengthening it’s North American presence through the acquisition of Pacific Fluid Systems, located in Portland, Oregon. Effective April 1, 2013, this merger strategically positions HAWE for increasing it’s market share in the U.S. and Canada.
HAWE Hydraulik is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of sophisticated hydraulic components and controls for the mobile, industrial, and renewable energy markets. The company began operations in the U.S. in 1997 when it established HAWE North America in Charlotte. Consisting of 14 subsidiaries and a workforce of 2,100, the HAWE Group generated revenues of Euros320 million in 2012. North America ranks as the third biggest market for HAWE Hydraulik, behind China and Germany. The addition of Pacific Fluid Systems (PFS) is intended to help grow HAWE‘s North American market.
Stan Nelsen began PFS in 1977. Building the business on a reputation of application knowledge, innovation, and engineering expertise, Mr. Nelsen successfully assembled an outstanding team of engineers and support staff who bring a unique vision to their client needs and projects. It wasn’t long after HAWE came to North America that PFS became a distributor for them. Subsequently, the consolidation of PFS’s strengths with the strengths of HAWE North America brings a greater balance to the services available from coast to coast.
“We strongly believe that searching and finding the right balances enables sustainable success,” says Karl Haeusgen, CEO of HAWE Hydraulik, SE. “Making PFS a part of the HAWE family is a logical step in our quest to balance growth and continuity. By combining excellent people with excellent products and a loyal customer base, we are taking a huge step toward extending our market presence and brand recognition in North America.”
Moving forward, PFS will be doing business under the name HAWE North America, Inc.
About HAWE Hydraulics North America:
Fifteen years ago North America was introduced to HAWE Hydraulik through its American subsidiary HAWE Hydraulics. Today, the partnership brings more than 60 years of German engineering and experience to North American mobile and industrial markets. HAWE provides integrated services that include design, manufacture, set-up, a distributor network, and local inventory. Based in Charlotte, NC, HAWE Hydraulics is positioned to respond quickly to service needs, as well as provide prototypes in a timely manner. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, HAWE Hydraulik is an ISO 9001:2000 certified international supplier with a strong focus on supporting rapidly developing niche markets.
Contact: Merry SchnellÂ
Phone: 980-207-5637
Email: m.schnell@hawehydraulics.com
