Pepperl+Fuchs purchases MACTek

Pepperl+Fuchs, a world leader in process automation and applications, has acquired MACTek Corporation, a leading provider of HART protocol devices. The move is part of Pepperl+Fuchs' strategy to further extend its integrated solutions offerings and strengthen its position in the WirelessHART market.

"We are pleased to add the MACTek WirelessHART product line to our existing portfolio," said Jim Bolin, Pepperl+Fuchs' executive vice president of the Americas. "This acquisition complements our current product lines well, and allows us to provide an even greater breadth of services to our customers."