VINCORION enters strategic partnership with industrialisation specialist HEIDELBERG
VINCORION strengthens manufacturing capabilities through cooperation with engineering experts. HEIDELBERG contributes extensive manufacturing depth and industrialisation competency. The strategic partnership is intended to reinforce Germany’s technological sovereignty.
VINCORION Advanced Systems GmbH, a specialist in energy systems for safety-critical applications, has entered a strategic partnership with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG). Under a Memorandum of Understanding, both companies have agreed on multi-year collaboration that is intended to be expanded further and sustainably strengthen industrial capability and supply security in the defence sector.
Through this cooperation, HEIDELBERG is entering the defence market with the development, industrialisation and manufacturing of energy regulation and distribution systems for VINCORION. Both companies are thereby contributing to strengthening technological sovereignty and securing domestic value chains.
Established technology leader for critical systems
VINCORION has more than 60 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing state-of-the-art energy systems deployed in civilian and military applications. Additionally, the company develops cutting-edge technology such as rescue hoists for helicopters.
„The partnership with VINCORION represents a milestone for HEIDELBERG and underlines our capability as a technology company to efficiently industrialise complex products. HEIDELBERG seeks to increasingly position itself as a reliable partner in security-relevant sectors,“ said Jürgen Otto, Chief Executive Officer of HEIDELBERG. “HEIDELBERG combines technological competency with reliable manufacturing at German facilities – an important step towards greater technological independence and strengthening the industrial base.”
Strategic alliance for technological sovereignty
„This partnership unites two German technology leaders with complementary strengths,” explains Kajetan von Mentzingen, Managing Director of VINCORION. „HEIDELBERG brings outstanding industrialisation competency and scaling capabilities. Together we can strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty in a strategically important area whilst simultaneously expanding our international competitiveness.“
Extensive manufacturing depth in Germany
HEIDELBERG’s objective is to establish itself as a reliable supplier of high-quality products and gradually expand this role within the defence industry. HEIDELBERG covers essential value-creation competencies with its technologies. These include hardware and software development, electronic component manufacturing, mechanical processing, foundry technology, and assembly in heavy engineering of highly complex plants and systems. HEIDELBERG is thus an experienced end-to-end system partner including spare parts supply and service. Particular added value lies in the capability for rapid scaling through utilisation of existing infrastructure and capacities.
„With the VINCORION project, we are bringing our industrial competency into defence for the first time,” said Michael Wellenzohn, Head of HEIDELBERG Industry. „HEIDELBERG, with its competencies and infrastructure, is a serious partner in heavy engineering with short-term scaling capabilities.”
About VINCORION:
VINCORION is a dynamically growing technology company focusing on innovative energy systems in safety-critical applications. As a partner to the aerospace, security and defence industries, VINCORION develops and manufactures solutions for its customers’ specific requirements. With over 900 employees at locations in Germany and the USA, VINCORION is optimally positioned for continued growth.
About HEIDELBERG:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has stood for innovation, quality and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth, HEIDELBERG as a total provider drives development in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions and lifecycle business with service and consumables, enabling customers to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. Furthermore, the company focuses on expanding new business fields in industrial business such as high-precision plant construction with integrated control systems, automation technology and robotics, as well as growing Green Technologies. Due to strong international presence in around 170 countries, the creativity and competency of its approximately 9,500 employees, proprietary production facilities in Europe, China and the USA, and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is optimally positioned for future growth.
Media Contact:
Florian Hanauer
PR Manager
VINCORION Advanced Systems
Feldstraße 155
22880 Wedel
Tel. +49 4103 60 – 2250
Mail: florian.hanauer@vincorion.com
