SBO to acquire UK-based metal AM producer 3T Additive Manufacturing
Precision equipment manufacturer SBO, headquartered in Ternitz, Austria, has announced that it will acquire 3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd, based in Newbury, Berkshire, UK. 3T is a supplier of finished metal components and sub-assemblies, and is EN9100:2018 certified for series production and manufacture.
3T is one of the earlier adopters of metal Additive Manufacturing, acquiring its first metal AM machine in 2007. In 2021, the company transitioned from prototyping to series production, a shift supported by a new leadership team.
The company currently operates a fully integrated production facility and serves an international customer base across various industries. In 2024, 3T reported sales of around £5 million.
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Through this acquisition, SBO gains access to 3T’s established customer relationships, production infrastructure, and its experienced team, enabling SBO to accelerate its Additive Manufacturing growth strategy.
“We are successfully driving forward technological innovations, diversifying our business, and capitalising on market opportunities – even in a demanding environment,” stated Klaus Mader, CEO of SBO. “Thanks to our strong financial position and our global locations we are well positioned, and we execute on our strategy, as also demonstrated by our acquisition of 3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd.”
Completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.
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