工業(yè)連通性和工業(yè)以太網(wǎng)的工業(yè)的附加投資組合使得百通能為工業(yè)市場提供完整的信號傳輸解決方案 St. Louis, Missouri-百通（NYSE:BDC），世界信號傳輸解決方案發(fā)展的領(lǐng)先者，完成了對赫思曼自動化控制責(zé)任有限公司的收購，并以約二億六千萬美元現(xiàn)金價成交。HAC是工業(yè)以太網(wǎng)解決方案和工業(yè)連通性的主要供應(yīng)商，2006收入近二億五千萬美元。 “HAC是軌道式工業(yè)以太網(wǎng)開關(guān)的全球市場領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者和工業(yè)連通性主要提供者?！卑偻偛煤褪紫瘓?zhí)行官John Stroup說，“通過HAC與百通信號傳輸技術(shù)的結(jié)合，我們可為更多的工業(yè)環(huán)境和全世界的大型基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施工程傳送解決方案。這一收購使得百通成為整合工業(yè)網(wǎng)絡(luò)和企業(yè)網(wǎng)絡(luò)的唯一服務(wù)商?！? 他繼續(xù)說道：“為在重要的德國市場上，在工業(yè)自動化設(shè)備方面補助HAC的實力。我們將要迅速轉(zhuǎn)移提高HAC在北美和亞洲知名度。長期地，我們的整合步驟將忙于加大產(chǎn)品與商業(yè)的整合。這樣，我們在工業(yè)連通性市場上的聯(lián)合品牌實力將是不可比擬的。” HAC總部位于德國Neckartenzlingen，其在德國有兩個產(chǎn)品生產(chǎn)地，在中國有三個制造合資企業(yè)。除工業(yè)以太網(wǎng)和連通性生產(chǎn)線，HAC在電子控制和起重機安全系統(tǒng)以及其它承載設(shè)備領(lǐng)域也處領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者地位。HAC擁有750名員工。 關(guān)于赫思曼自動化控制責(zé)任有限公司 作為自動化技術(shù)的專家，赫思曼自動化控制責(zé)任有限公司（HAC）為公司數(shù)據(jù)通信提供完整的、綜合的基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施。產(chǎn)品范圍由網(wǎng)絡(luò)元件延伸到以太網(wǎng)，針對不同的現(xiàn)場總線系統(tǒng)以及傳感器和致動器接線盒，有經(jīng)由光纖界面的快速以太網(wǎng)和吉比特以太網(wǎng)。HAC還為承載指示和承載力矩限制提供電子控制系統(tǒng)。更多信息請登錄：http://www.hirschmann-ac.com. original text [COLOR=#708090][B]Belden Completes Acquisition Of Hirschmann Automation And Control GmbH 26/03/2007 The addition of industrial connectivity and Industrial Ethernet to its portfolio positions Belden to provide complete signal transmission solutions for the industrial market.[/B] St. Louis, Missouri - Belden （NYSE:BDC）, a world leader in the development of signal transmission solutions, has completed the acquisition of Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH （together with certain affiliates "HAC"） for a cash price of approximately $260 million. HAC is a leading supplier of Industrial Ethernet solutions and industrial connectivity with 2006 revenues of approximately $250 million. "HAC is the global market share leader for rail-mounted Industrial Ethernet switches and a leading provider of industrial connectivity," said John Stroup, President and Chief Executive Officer of Belden. "By combining HAC‘s capabilities with Belden‘s expertise in signal transmission, we can deliver networking solutions for the most demanding industrial environments and large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide. This acquisition positions Belden uniquely to serve customers who desire to integrate their industrial networks with their enterprise networks." He continued: "To complement HAC‘s strength in the key German market for industrial automation equipment, we will move quickly to increase HAC‘s presence in North America and Asia. Longer term, our integration process will address greater product and commercial integration. The strength of our combined brands in the industrial connectivity market will be unsurpassed." HAC has its headquarters in Neckartenzlingen, Germany, two production locations in Germany, and three manufacturing joint ventures in China. In addition to its Industrial Ethernet and connectivity product lines, HAC has a leading position in electronic control and safety systems for cranes and other load-bearing equipment. HAC employs 750 associates. About Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH As specialists in automation technology, Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH （HAC） supplies complete and integrated infrastructures for companywide data communication. The product range extends from network components for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet through fiber interfaces for different fieldbus systems down to electrical connectors for actuators and sensors. HAC also provides electronic control systems for load indication and load moment limitation. For additional information see http://www.hirschmann-ac.com.[/COLOR]