PITTSBURGH — Wabtec will further expand its digital rail inspection and detection business, announcing today (July 7, 2025) that it will acquire Austrian-based Frauscher Sensor Technology Group for €675 million ($792 million).
The acquisition of Frauscher — an international supplier of rail detection, wayside object control, and axle-counting products — comes just days after Wabtec completed purchase of the Inspection Technologies division of Evident Scientific, which makes digital testing and inspection equipment [see “Wabtec completes acquisition …,” Trains News Wire, July 3, 2025].
“This strategic acquisition enhances Wabtec’s current Digital Intelligence portfolio, our opportunities in a high potential market, and aligns with our Company’s long-term growth strategy,” Wabtec CEO Rafael Santana said in a press release. “Frauscher has an industry-leading portfolio that offers a rare combination of innovative technology, sustained growth, and strong and resilient profitability.”
Wabtec said Frauscher is expected to generate approximately €145 million in revenue ($170 million) in 2025 with expected growth exceeding Wabtec’s average growth over the next five years. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
“Frauscher is a strong addition to the Digital Intelligence business, with a complementary product portfolio that supports our vision of maximizing the safety, efficiency, and capacity of the global rail network,” said Nalin Jain, president of Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Group. “By combining our businesses, we will be able to deliver safety-critical insights through customized systems combining sensors with software and analytics, along with a comprehensive lifecycle services suite. Given Frauscher’s significant presence in Europe and India, this acquisition will further strengthen our international growth strategy in these large markets.”
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