Synergies for Your Success—We Welcome ecom in the Pepperl+Fuchs Group
On October 24, 2016, Pepperl+Fuchs announced the takeover of ecom instruments GmbH, the world market leader for mobile industrial devices for hazardous areas. As an industry pioneer, ecom has developed explosion protection for mobile devices since 1986 and has demonstrated its technological expertise with numerous innovations. Thus, ecom is also the first manufacturer to introduce explosion-proof cell phones, 4G smartphones, and tablets onto the market.
Today, the company domiciled at Assamstadt in Germany is a global player offering integrated solutions based on robust, reliable, and explosion-proof mobile hardware, state-of-the-art products (tablets, smartphones, PDA, etc.), peripheral devices, intelligent software, and applications as well as worldwide support.
In addition to the expanded product range and competence in the field of electrical explosion protection, Pepperl+Fuchs sees completely new opportunities for our customers along the entire value added chain. Additionally, ecoms‘ mobile devices and solutions form the ideal basis to develop new solutions around the complex of Industrie 4.0.
Insight into the ecom product portfolio
ecom is a "one stop shop" for mobile devices designed for use in harsh and potentially explosive hazardous environments. In their four core disciplines of "Mobile Computing", "Communication", "Measuring & Calibration", and "Handlamps", the company offers a wide variety of innovative and proven solutions. Each single solution combines uncompromising safety features with maximum functionality, and comes with all of the necessary approvals and certification for use in your area of application. See an excerpt from the comprehensive product range of the technology leader for mobile explosion protection:
In both, non-hazardous and hazardous areas, many challenges have to be mastered. For this purpose, ecom offers an entire family of compatible tablets, peripherals, and accessories. These customer-focused solutions ensure ease of use to mobile workers in Oil & Gas, Refining, Chemical, Pharmaceuticals, and other hazardous industries. The mobile products are suitable for worldwide use. Depending on the variant, the mobile solutions can be applied in rugged environments up to ATEX Directive Zone 1/21 or Division 1.
Especially in times of Industrie 4.0, organizations increasingly recognize the capability of mobile solutions and the impact they have on operations. Technologies that reduce costs and improve efficiency are in demand. ecom's mobile phones, two-way radios, and headsets meet these requirements and enable unrestricted communication in explosive environments. Additionally, the devices enable break-throughs in workforce productivity, data quality, and the speed and accuracy of decision making.
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Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic sensors and components for the global automation market. Continuous innovation, enduring quality, and steady growth have been the foundation of our success for more than 70 years. Pepperl+Fuchs employs 6,300 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Germany, USA, Singapore, Hungary, Indonesia and Vietnam, most of them ISO 9001 certified.