Sandvik acquires precision tools manufacturer Sphinx Tools
August 11, 2022
Sandvik AB, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has signed and completed an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity in Sphinx Tools Ltd, headquartered in Derendingen, Switzerland, and its wholly owned subsidiary P Rieger Werkzeugfabrik AG.
Sphinx Tools’ offering primarily consists of precision solid round tools (micro tools) and surgical cutting tools. The customers are mainly within the automotive, aerospace and medical segments. The company will be reported within Sandvik Coromant, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.
“With the acquisition of Sphinx Tools we continue to execute on our shift to growth strategy,” stated Stefan Widing, CEO and president of Sandvik. “Strengthening our position in round tools is one strategic priority for our machining solutions business and with this acquisition, we will expand our product portfolio in the high growth area of micro tools.”
Sphinx Tools is intended to enhance Sandvik Coromant’s product offering within solid round tools and is an established player in the adjacent surgical cutting tools market. The company is present in Europe with three production sites in Switzerland and has global distribution.
Sphinx Tools was founded in 1994 and has around 115 employees. In 2021, the company generated revenues of approximately 292 MSEK. The EBITA margin is neutral to Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions. The impact on Sandvik’s earnings per share is expected to be limited, yet slightly positive.
Nadine Crauwels, president of Sandvik Machining Solutions, added, “The acquisition of Sphinx Tools fits very well with our strategy to strengthen our position in round tools. With Sphinx Tools we will have the opportunity to take a global leading position in micro tools, a premium niche of round tools, expand our product portfolio and enter an adjacent area of surgical tools. We are very pleased to welcome Sphinx Tools to the Group.”
