Löhne, Germany – 30 July 2026 – steute Technologies, a portfolio company of Battery Ventures, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Electro-Sensors, a U.S.-based leader in industrial machine monitoring sensors, hazard monitoring systems and predictive maintenance technologies.
The completion of the transaction strengthens steute Technologies' position as a global provider of intelligent industrial safety, automation and monitoring solutions. Alongside the addition of Electro-Sensors' complementary products, the acquisition establishes a manufacturing footprint in North America, expands the company's regional presence and enhances its ability to support customers across key industrial markets worldwide.
By combining steute's expertise in industrial switching, intelligent sensing and wireless automation with Electro-Sensors' proven machine health monitoring technologies, the expanded group is uniquely positioned to help manufacturers improve operational safety, maximise equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime through integrated monitoring and automation solutions.
"This marks an important milestone in our continued growth," said Martin Kunz, CEO at steute Technologies. "Electro-Sensors adds highly complementary technologies, deep application expertise and an established manufacturing footprint in North America that strengthens our global capabilities. Together, we are better positioned to deliver intelligent safety and monitoring solutions while supporting our customers with greater engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities and local market presence."
Electro-Sensors has built a strong reputation for almost six decades for developing rugged machine monitoring and hazard detection technologies serving industries including bulk material handling, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, mining, aggregates and power generation. Together, the combined portfolio enables customers to address machine safety, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance through a single technology partner.
"The completion of this acquisition is the beginning of our next phase of growth," Kunz added. “Our focus now is on bringing together our technologies, expertise and teams to accelerate innovation, create greater value for customers and expand our global reach while maintaining the high levels of quality and service both companies are known for.”
Effective immediately, Electro-Sensors will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of steute Technologies, ensuring continuity for existing customers while benefiting from the global resources, engineering expertise and international market reach of the group.
About steute
steute Technologies is a German-based international technology company, owned by Battery Ventures, that specializes in the development and manufacture of high-quality switching devices and probes, sensors and wireless networks for complex medical and industrial applications. Founded in 1961, the company is headquartered in Löhne, Germany, employing approximately 560 people globally, and is represented in over 40 countries through dedicated facilities, sales subsidiaries and partners.
For more information, visit www.steute.com
About Electro-Sensors, Inc.
Electro-Sensors, Inc. designs and manufactures rugged machine monitoring sensors, hazard monitoring systems, and wireless safety technology. Its solutions improve industrial processes by protecting people, safeguarding equipment, reducing downtime, and preventing waste. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Electro-Sensors serves customers worldwide with dependable technologies that help facilities operate more safely, efficiently, and productively.
For more information, visit www.electro-sensors.com