STOCKHOLM – HANZA AB has entered into an agreement to acquire BMK Group GmbH, a German electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider with roughly 1,500 employees, solidifying its position as Europe’s largest publicly listed contract manufacturer.

The acquisition will be carried out through a share exchange, with BMK’s valuation corresponding to a 27% stake in the merged entity. This deal represents the culmination of HANZA’s “HANZA 2025” strategy, aimed at building a network of five balanced manufacturing clusters across Europe.

BMK, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, has developed deep expertise in electronics manufacturing and complex assembly. Its customer base spans multiple industries, with no single client representing more than 10% of annual revenue. Its integration will bring HANZA additional capacity, advanced EMS capabilities, and stronger positioning in Germany, Europe’s largest industrial market.

According to HANZA CEO Erik Stenfors, the move will give customers a stronger competitive advantage through a combination of BMK’s advanced electronics production and HANZA’s cluster-based model for regional manufacturing. BMK partner Dieter Müller emphasized that the merger creates both security and new opportunities for employees while accelerating growth in the German market.

The deal remains subject to approval at an extraordinary general meeting in November and regulatory clearance, expected by year-end. HANZA also plans to present its next strategic phase, “HANZA 2028,” shortly after closing, setting updated operational and financial targets.

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