ZwickRoell Becomes Majority Shareholder in EMCO-TEST

Market leader further expands hardness testing portfolio

Testing machine manufacturer ZwickRoell further expands the company’s materials testing portfolio, and as of January 1, 2021 assumes majority shares in EMCO-TEST Prüfmaschinen GmbH. EMCO-TEST is a leader in hardness testing, with headquarters in Kuchl, Austria.

Through the acquisition of EMCO-TEST shares, and ongoing activities with subsidiary Indentec (UK), ZwickRoell further strengthens the company’s expertise in hardness testing. This provides customers with a comprehensive, innovative product portfolio ranging from nano to macro scales.

About ZwickRoell:
Customers of the ZwickRoell Group benefit from more than 160 years experience in materials and components testing. ZwickRoell is a global leader in static testing and is experiencing significant growth in the field of fatigue testing systems. The statistics: The company had sales of EUR 236 million for the fiscal year 2019. The ZwickRoell Group has more than 1,600 employees.

About EMCO-TEST:
For more than 60 years, EMCO-TEST has been known for innovative products and services in hardness testing. Approximately 50 employees at the headquarters in Kuchl, Austria and the branch office in Germany are responsible for the company’s international success in the hardness testing market. EMCO-TEST is currently present in 44 countries.