# Pepperl+Fuchs acquires ecom instruments

Pepperl+Fuchs has bought ecom instruments GmbH, a provider of mobile industrial devices for hazardous areas, including explosion-proof cell phones and tablets.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-11-15
- Where: Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: mobile industrial devices for hazardous areas, explosion-proof cell phones, 4G smartphones, tablet PCs
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Pepperl+Fuchs](https://endata.com/companies/2329.md) (acquirer)
- [ecom instruments GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/16354.md) (target)

## Sources

- [controlglobal.com](https://www.controlglobal.com/industry-news/news/11316896/the-latest-expansions-and-contractions-november-2016), 2016-11-15: "Pepperl+Fuchs reports its acquisition complements its portfolio and know-how in explosion protection with mobile solutions."

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