# ESAB Corporation to acquire EWM GmbH for €275 million

ESAB Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EWM GmbH, a German leader in heavy industrial welding equipment and advanced automation, for approximately €275 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-05-25
- Where: Germany
- Value: $300.0M (275.0M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Products: heavy industrial welding equipment, advanced automation
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [ESAB Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/18657.md) (acquirer)
- [EWM GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/18658.md) (target)

## Sources

- [business.sherbrookerecord.com](https://business.sherbrookerecord.com/sherbrookerecord/article/bizwire-2025-6-26-esab-corporation-to-acquire-ewm-gmbh-expanding-global-equipment-capabilities-and-strengthening-strategic-position), 2018-05-25: "EWM is an exceptional company, bringing deep expertise in advanced welding equipment technology, a strong brand and a highly innovative team."

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