Braking systems company, DELLNER BUBENZER Group, has announced the acquisition of Hydratech Industries, the Denmark-based global supplier of high-end hydraulic systems, cylinders and accumulators.

With manufacturing facilities located in Denmark, Czech Republic, India, USA and China; plus Service & Repair divisions; the DELLNER BUBENZER Group welcomes 300 new employees to its team, strengthening its local presence worldwide.

“This is a next step for the Swedish company, which is well on its way to realising its ambition of becoming the world’s leading supplier of brakes and related power transmission products,” it said.

Marcus Åberg, CEO of DELLNER BUBENZER, said: “Hydratech is a great addition to our group, complementing our ground-breaking invention of the electrohydraulic BUEL® thruster system. This expands our offering to our customers and strengthens our hydraulics expertise.”

The company, which supplies the wind, offshore, marine and industrial sectors, will operate under the name DELLNER HYDRATECH Group AS.

DELLNER BUBENZER calls itself a leader in the design and manufacture of braking systems for the material handling, crane & hoist, container handling, mining, marine, industrial, offshore, oil & gas, and wind energy sectors. The company is privately owned and part of Sweden’s DELLNER Group with a history of manufacturing brakes since 1936.