While both brands will be preserved, the companies will intensify their collaboration in all areas of business. The partnership will also yield positive synergy effects in sales, purchasing and manufacturing for both companies. The global subsidiaries of both companies will work even closer together and the dealer networks of both companies which already overlap in 90% of the world markets will bring even more advantages to the customers and partners of the two companies.
Schelling and IMA currently have a combined total of over 1,400 employees and over Euro 250 million in revenue.
Schelling is the worldwide leader in cut to size machines and plants for wood panels and other materials.
IMA is a highly regarded specialist for edge processing technology and systems for the furniture and component manufacturing industries.