The Aichelin Group, a global leader in industrial heat treatment equipment and services, has signed an agreement to acquire the Nitrex Heat Treating Solutions (NTS) and UPC-Marathon (UPC) business divisions of Nitrex, a leading manufacturer of industrial furnaces and advanced nitriding technologies.

This strategic acquisition combines two highly complementary portfolios to strengthen Aichelin Group's position as a worldwide heat treatment solutions provider. By integrating Nitrex's renowned expertise in nitriding furnaces and process technologies with Aichelin's broad technology offering, the combined group will deliver an unmatched range of heat treatment systems, digital solutions, and global service support.

“We are proud to welcome Nitrex into the Aichelin Group. Together, we are shaping the future of industrial heat treatment by combining decades of innovation, trusted brands, and customer-driven solutions,” said Christian Grosspointner, CEO of Aichelin Group.

“This acquisition allows us to expand our global technology portfolio and better serve manufacturers with reliable, energy-efficient, and digitally connected heat treatment solutions.”

With this move, Aichelin Group reinforces its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and digitalization in the heat treatment industry. Nitrex's deep process know-how in nitriding and vacuum solutions, combined with UPC-Marathon's advanced controls and process automation expertise, will further accelerate the development of data-driven, AI-enabled platforms such as QMULUS.ai, enabling customers to optimize performance, efficiency, and cost of ownership.