The customers of the company, which in future will trade exclusively under the brand DBIS, include port and terminal operators in Great Britain, Asia and Africa, among others. The acquisition is part of the parent company’s strategy of expanding its capabilities in the field of bulk materials handling in the Port Technology segment. Thanks to the complementary service portfolio of DB Controls, Demag Cranes is expanding its range of software and consultancy services, previously geared to container terminals in the port and hinterland, to include the area of bulk materials. As a result, customers throughout the world receive a complete package from a single source.
Thomas H. Hagen, Member of the Management Board of Demag Cranes AG and COO, emphasises, “DB Controls’ consulting and software capabilities combined with their automation skills are at the upper end of the services pyramid. This will enable us to strengthen our position in the bulk materials handling market considerably.”