EK Group acquires ATB Srl

EK Group Expands Operations with Acquisition of ATB Srl

EK Group, through its subsidiaryย MB Technology, has acquiredย ATB Srl, an Italian manufacturer of electrical and electronic wiring systems. Theย EK Group acquisition of ATB Srlย strengthens the companyโ€™s presence in the industrial automation sector and supports its growth strategy across European markets.

EK Group Acquisition of ATB Srl Boosts Manufacturing Strength

Located inย Pieve Vergonteย in northern Italy,ย ATB Srlย designs and producesย custom wiring assemblies,ย control panels, andย automation systemsย for industrial use. The company is recognized for its expertise inย spiral cable productionย andย molded high- and low-pressure connections, providing reliable solutions for complex electrical infrastructure.

With this acquisition,ย EK Groupย adds advanced manufacturing capabilities and broadens its product portfolio. Furthermore, the deal strengthens EK Groupโ€™s ability to offer complete electrical and automation solutions to customers worldwide.

Strengthening EK Groupโ€™s Wiring Harness Division

Roberto Gallingani, President and CEO ofย Elettrotek Kabel SpA, highlighted the acquisitionโ€™s strategic value. โ€œBringingย ATB Srlย into our group expands our wiring harness division,โ€ he said. โ€œThis area is growing rapidly and has become an essential part of EK Groupโ€™s business. With ATBโ€™s specialized expertise, we can deliver even better solutions for industrial automation and electrical systems.โ€

Strategic Growth Across EK Group Divisions

Theย EK Group, which employs aboutย 320 people, operates across three main areas:

  • Electrical cable production

  • Industrial cable distribution

  • Wiring and harness assembly

Meanwhile, the integration ofย ATB Srlย enhances collaboration between these divisions, creating synergy and efficiency. As a result, EK Group strengthens both its domestic and international presence.

Advancing Innovation in Industrial Automation

Theย EK Group acquisition of ATB Srlย also supports the companyโ€™s focus on innovation and quality. In addition, it positions the group to meet growing demand for high-performance wiring harnesses inย industrial automation,ย robotics, andย manufacturing.

By combining ATBโ€™s production expertise with EK Groupโ€™s global reach, the company continues to advance its vision of deliveringย reliable, efficient, and fully integrated electrical systems. Therefore, this acquisition marks another strong step forward in EK Groupโ€™s path toward industrial excellence.

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