ASM Assembly Singapore acquired Portuguese Critical Manufacturing
Düsseldorf and Lisbon – CFI Germany and CFI Portugal are pleased to announce that they acted as lead advisors to ASM Assembly Systems Singapore in the acquisition of Portuguese Critical Manufacturing.
As a global technology and market leader, ASMPT (HKEX stock code: 0522), develops and provides leading edge solutions and materials for the semiconductor assembly and packaging industries. Its surface mount technology solutions are deployed in a wide range of end-user markets including electronics, mobile communications, automotive, industrial, LED and alternative energy.
Critical Manufacturing is a leading software developer and publisher of state-of-the art manufacturing execution systems (MES). As an experienced software solutions provider of state-of-the-art MES platforms, Critical Manufacturing has significant expertise in the integration and networking of machines and systems, as well as IT systems and cloud solutions.
This strategic investment would accelerate ASMPT’s efforts to build a portfolio of Industry 4.0 solutions and will boost ASMPT’s software competence in enabling smart factories
The transaction closed in August 2018.
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