Variosystems

Vario­sys­tems streng­thens aero­space exper­tise and expands pre­sence in Germany

Acqui­si­tion of Heicks Indus­trie­elek­tronik and stra­tegic expan­sion of the Geseke site

Geseke, February 28, 2025 – Vario­sys­tems has acquired Heicks Indus­trie­elek­tronik GmbH, a lea­ding tech­no­logy com­pany spe­cia­li­zing in elec­tronic solu­tions for the aero­space sector, and will fully inte­grate it into the Vario­sys­tems Group. By taking over all cus­tomer acti­vi­ties and employees at Heicks’ Geseke loca­tion, Vario­sys­tems is enhan­cing its manu­fac­tu­ring exper­tise in sur­face tre­at­ment for elec­tronic solu­tions and secu­ring a local pro­duc­tion site to better serve its German customers.

Moving for­ward, Geseke will serve as the head­quar­ters for the newly estab­lished Vario­sys­tems Europe North cus­tomer orga­niza­tion, ensu­ring com­pre­hen­sive local sup­port for German cli­ents across the entire value chain of elec­tronic solu­tions. Addi­tio­nally, the site will be expanded into a tech­no­logy center spe­cia­li­zing in sur­face tre­at­ment for high-end appli­ca­tions in aero­space & defense, mobi­lity & trans­por­ta­tion, medical tech­no­logy & life sci­ences, as well as indus­trial & auto­ma­tion sec­tors. Fur­ther­more, Geseke will con­tinue to func­tion as a pro­duc­tion faci­lity for PCB assembly and device manu­fac­tu­ring for German customers.

Con­ti­nuity and expan­sion of the exis­ting portfolio
The cur­rent ser­vice port­folio of Heicks Indus­trie­elek­tronik GmbH will remain unch­anged, ensu­ring con­tinued high-precision elec­tro­nics manu­fac­tu­ring, PCB assembly, and sur­face sealing of elec­tronic solu­tions, par­ti­cu­larly uti­li­zing advanced Pary­lene coa­ting tech­no­logy. Through this inte­gra­tion, cus­to­mers will also gain access to Vario­sys­tems’ com­pre­hen­sive ser­vice offe­rings, cove­ring the entire life­cycle of elec­tronic solutions—from deve­lo­p­ment and indus­tria­liza­tion to manu­fac­tu­ring and life-cycle manage­ment. “The com­bi­na­tion of Heicks’ tech­no­lo­gical exper­tise with our global foot­print allows us to sup­port our cus­to­mers even more effec­tively, mee­ting their needs for pre­cision, qua­lity, and inno­va­tion,” explains Ste­phan Son­der­egger, CEO of Vario­sys­tems Group.

Lea­der­ship con­ti­nuity and suc­ces­sion planning
Rudolf Heicks, founder and mana­ging director of Heicks Indus­trie­elek­tronik GmbH, will con­tinue in his role and oversee the inte­gra­tion pro­cess. A struc­tured suc­ces­sion plan will be imple­mented over the next 18 months to ensure a seam­less tran­si­tion and the long-term sta­bi­lity of the Geseke site. “I am pleased to have found in Vario­sys­tems a future-oriented com­pany with a strong values-based cul­ture to drive the con­tinued deve­lo­p­ment of the Geseke loca­tion. I am con­fi­dent that our com­bined strengths will create added value for our cus­to­mers, pro­vi­ding access to an expanded range of ser­vices while ensu­ring sta­bi­lity and con­ti­nuity,” says Rudolf Heicks.

Cus­tomer focus and global growth
With the estab­lish­ment of Vario­sys­tems Europe North, the com­pany reaf­firms its com­mit­ment to sup­porting German busi­nesses with com­pre­hen­sive elec­tro­nics deve­lo­p­ment and manu­fac­tu­ring ser­vices. Geseke plays a key role in this effort—not only by main­tai­ning exis­ting ser­vices but also by advan­cing new tech­no­lo­gies and inno­va­tive solu­tions for deman­ding indus­tries such as aero­space and medical tech­no­logy. This stra­tegic part­ner­ship also aligns with Vario­sys­tems’ global expan­sion stra­tegy. “By com­bi­ning local exper­tise and ser­vice with our global net­work, we create a com­pe­ti­tive advan­tage that deli­vers direct and long-term bene­fits for our cus­to­mers,” adds Sonderegger.

For more infor­ma­tion: www.variosystems.com

 

About Variosystems
Variosystems AG, headquartered in Steinach, Switzerland, is a globally active service provider for electronic solutions. Founded in 1993, the company employs around 2,000 people worldwide, with locations in Switzerland, the USA, Sri Lanka, China, Croatia, Romania, and Mexico. Variosystems covers the entire value chain, from development and procurement to industrialization, mass production, and life-cycle management. The company's technology solutions are widely used in industries such as aerospace, medical technology, industrial applications, and high-end consumer electronics.

 

About Heicks Industrieelektronik GmbH
Heicks Industrieelektronik GmbH, based in Geseke, Germany, specializes in high-precision electronics manufacturing and surface sealing solutions for electronic components. The company serves demanding industries such as aerospace, industrial applications, and medical technology with cutting-edge processes and technologies.

 

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Vario­sys­tems Cor­po­rate Com­mu­ni­ca­tion, Julia Kahr­aman, +41/71/4478653, julia.kahraman@variosystems.com
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