# SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power merge to form Semikron Danfoss

SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power joined forces to establish Semikron Danfoss, a new leader in power semiconductor modules. Danfoss is the majority owner, and the business will retain main locations in Nuremberg and Flensburg, Germany.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-08-22
- Where: Nuremberg and Flensburg, Germany, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: power semiconductor modules
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Semikron Danfoss](https://endata.com/companies/64842.md)
- [Danfoss](https://endata.com/companies/1945.md) (acquirer)
- [SEMIKRON](https://endata.com/companies/9059.md) (target)
- [Danfoss Silicon Power](https://endata.com/companies/9060.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [danfoss.com](https://www.danfoss.com/en/about-danfoss/news/cf/green-light-for-semikron-danfoss/), 2022-08-22: "SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power are joining forces to establish the ultimate partner in power electronics."
- [danfoss.com](https://www.danfoss.com/en-us/about-danfoss/news/cf/semikron-danfoss-the-ultimate-partner-in-power-electronics/), 2022-08-22: "SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power are joining forces to establish the ultimate partner in power electronics."
- [eenewseurope.com](https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/danfoss-completes-takeover-of-power-expert-semikron/), 2022-08-22: "The timing of the new company is perfect. With strong growth in our key markets – automotive, industry and renewables – the merger is a great opportunity for customers, partners, and our employees."
- [news.pcim.mesago.com](https://news.pcim.mesago.com/green-light-for-joined-company-semikron-danfoss-a-3506d2db614587748c2c2103c4be5be5/), 2022-09-07: "The newly formed Semikron Danfoss joint business will be owned by the current owner-families of SEMIKRON and the Danfoss Group, with Danfoss being the majority owner."

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