Wireless passive SAW sensors manufacturer SENSeOR is now part of WIKA Group

Sophia-Antipolis, France – September 2012 – SENSeOR is glad to announce that the WIKA Group has acquired late July a controlling interest in SENSeOR through the buy-out of SENSeOR’s historical shareholders and through additional investments.

Mr. Alexander Wiegand, CEO of the WIKA Group comments “The promise of SENSeOR carries interesting novel application capabilities for the sensor markets and SENSeOR is very well positioned for taking a strong position”.

SENSeOR uses SAW (Surface Acoustic Waves) technology to produce wireless and passive sensors for temperature, pressure and strain/torque measurements. Resulting solutions enable condition monitoring directly on the critical points – even if on rotating shafts, in inaccessible areas, under strong electromagnetic fields.

“This very welcome and important change will allow us to benefit from the capabilities and experience of WIKA - a major player in the sensors markets. It will help us exploit and strengthen our leading position in SAW technology” – comments Gerhard Heider, founder of SENSeOR.

The terms of the transaction are not disclosed. SENSeOR’s organization and business model will remain stable – with a reinforced position for top-quality, high-volume capabilities.

About SENSeOR

SENSeOR exploits Surface Acoustic Waves (SAW) to conceive unique, patented wireless passive sensors for temperature, pressure, strain and torque measurements. With infinite autonomy and no maintenance required, these sensors perform enhanced condition monitoring in Automation, Energy, Transportation – even in motion – like inside engines, in tunnel ovens or on moving belts. Created in 2006, SENSeOR is headquartered in Sophia-Antipolis (France) with offices in Besançon (France) and Freiburg (Germany), and employs 17 people. Its expert engineer team provides field engineering services and customized developments in addition to standard sensor portfolio, to help its customers solve their measurement challenges. Further information: www.senseor.com or contact@senseor.com

About WIKA

WIKA is a world market leader in pressure and temperature measurement. With its lean manufacturing capabilities and high quality standards, WIKA can offer a superior and broad product range with short and reliable lead times. On the basis of high-quality measuring components, WIKA experts also develop comprehensive custom solutions together with its customers and integrate them into their production processes. Founded in 1946, this family-run company is headquartered in Klingenberg (Germany), with presence in 75 countries, and employs 7000 people. More than 43 million products (pressure gauges, diaphragm seals, pressure transmitters, thermometers) are delivered by WIKA every year, in more than 100 countries. Today, approximately 350 million measuring devices of WIKA are used throughout the world. Further information: http://www.wika.de