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coMPanY news anniVersaries in 2026 100 years: kato enGineerinG
Nidec Power celebrates the 100th anniversary of its Kato Engineering brand, which has powered mission critical operations, from vessels and oil and gas platforms to critical infrastructure and off-grid communities worldwide. Today, the brand continues to advance through
modern technologies, rigorous quality systems and enhanced compliance practices. Looking ahead,
Nidec is investing in next generation manufacturing technologies, skilled workforce talent, and strengthened global support to ensure the Kato Engineering brand remains the benchmark for reliability in mission critical environments for decades to come.
www.nidec.com 70 years: Bülte fastenings
Founded in Germany in 1956 by Norbert Bülte, BÜLTE specialises in the manufacture of plastics fastening and assembly components. Its BU
̈LTE Plastique France offices were
established in 1986, and have recently been relocated. “This new head office
represents an important milestone in our company’s history. It supports our development while remaining true to the Franco-German identity that shaped BU
̈LTE for the past 70 years,” explained Fanny Bu of the company. As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, BU lte, CEO ̈LTE reaffirms its
commitment to continued growth while preserving its core values.
www.bulte.com
55thanniveRsaRy 75 years: Wago
WAGO, global provider of electrical interconnection, automation and interface technology, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The company has grown from a pioneer in spring-
pressure connection technology into a global engineering business supporting partners across industry, infrastructure, energy, buildings and automation. WAGO’s UK growth has been underpinned by continued investment, including its new £25 million headquarters in Rugby. “For the past 75 years we’ve continued to evolve with our customers,
propelling us forward into this new digital landscape,” commented Darren Hodson, managing director of WAGO UK & Ireland.
www.wago.com/gb/ 60 years: f c lane electronics
F C Lane Electronics, the franchised distributor for electrical, electronic and optical connector manufacturers, is celebrating 60 years of trading. The company was established by Fred Lane,
who had previously been running a division of an electronic components business. Nick Wheeler, sales director of Lane
Electronics, said: “Our success continues Fred Lane’s principle of building direct personal relationships with our customers, offering a wide range of products, high levels of customer service and supply adaptability, adding value to our customer’s supply chains. ”
www.fclane.com
50 years: Mclennan
Mclennan is celebrating 50 years of supporting the UK automation, manufacturing and science sectors with precision motion control technology. “Reaching 50 years in business is an important milestone for Mclennan
and a reflection of the trust our customers have placed in us across generations of automation innovation,” said Helen Doel, Mclennan’s managing director. “As automation continues to evolve, we remain committed to investing in the technologies, skills and partnerships that will help our customers build the next generation of high- performance machines.”
www.mclennan.co.uk
50 years: WealD electRonics
Weald Electronics, the UK manufacturer of electrical connectors and accessories for defence and demanding industrial applications, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The company is part of the privately-owned Lodge Group which
includes the connector distributor FC Lane Electronics and its Autosport Division, Lane Motorsport. Today, with design, manufacturing and
test facilities at its HQ in Sussex, Weald Electronics can tailor a connector solution to exactly meet a customer’s specific requirement on short lead times.
www.wealdelectronics.com
40 years: BauMeR hhs
Baumer hhs marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration on 12 June at its headquarters in Krefeld, Germany. The Baumer Group acquired sensor equipment manufacturer System
Kurandt in 1998 followed by hhs three years later. Both companies supplied gluing and quality control solutions to different industries. As part of the Baumer Group, the two companies were merged in 2003 to form Baumer hhs. The company has subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, India, Italy, China, Mexico, Spain and the USA, as well as a sales and service network spanning over 120 countries.
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30 years: kithara software
Kithara Software is celebrating its 30th anniversary. What began as a specialist in low-level software development has evolved
into an established technology partner for real-time applications in industrial and research fields such as automation, image processing, automotive, robotics, and measurement technology. Kithara supports companies
worldwide in implementing demanding real-time applications – from precise machine control to high-performance communication and automation solutions.
https://kithara.com/en
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