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6/11/25, 11:45 AM Process and Control Today | HIMA Group continues growth path, strengthening its position as key solutions provider
In 2024, HIMA recorded substantial growth, particularly in the railway sector, with one of the reasons being new customer
projects supported by Sella Controls. The railway industry now accounts for 17 percent of sales. An expanded product and
solution portfolio was presented for the first time at InnoTrans 2024. It was very well received by trade visitors, particularly
because of its high flexibility, easy integration, cost efficiency, and ability to promote the digital transformation of railway
transport.

International expansion continues

Following the opening of a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia in 2023, another was established in India in November 2024. In
addition, new sales offices and service centers were opened in several countries. In China, for example, a new service center
commenced operations in Zhanjiang to better serve customers in the southeastern part of the country. In addition, a subsidiary
was opened in Colombia, and a branch is planned in Peru. Further expansion in these growth markets is planned to support large
and demanding customer projects locally. In regions where the HIMA Group does not have a direct presence, the partner
program has been further expanded.

“With these investments in high-growth regions, we are further expanding our customer proximity and strengthening our
international position,” added Jörg de la Motte.

Investments in digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI)

The portfolio has been expanded to include new digital solutions such as cockpits for controlling safety lifecycle management,
SCADA+, and safeHMI. The safeHMI, developed in partnership with DEUTA-Werke, replaces classic, hard-wired visualization
solutions with secure, flexible control panels. The long-standing cooperation with security specialist genua has also been further
intensified in order to strengthen the resilience of automation systems against cyber threats.

Jörg de la Motte said, “Our strategy with a clear focus on digitalization under the motto #safetygoesdigital is paying off. With our
digital cockpits for controlling safety lifecycle management, safeHMI, and SCADA+, we offer our customers real added value.”

Continuing education is also embracing digitization. With the "Digital HIMA Academy", the company is digitizing all training
processes and offering employees and customers a digital learning platform.

HIMA Group is increasingly focusing on AI-based innovations and has expanded its own innovation lab, ‘himalaya’, in Mannheim
to accommodate this. Solutions developed here that are already in pilot use include AI-supported remote diagnosis, which
detects anomalies in safety control systems at an early stage and enables proactive maintenance. The company’s internal
chatbot, ‘Ask Paula‘, which specializes in functional safety, will be introduced in June 2025.

Dr. Michael Löbig said, "AI has great potential for HIMA Group, both internally and externally. Our innovation lab, ‘himalaya’, is the
right place to quickly identify and tap into applications and potential.”

Sustainability as a priority

"At HIMA Group, sustainability is a central component of our corporate philosophy and serves to secure the future of our
company," explains Steffen Philipp, Managing Partner of HIMA Group.
This is particularly evident in the responsible use of resources and the protection of people and the environment. To operate
successfully and responsibly in the long term, HIMA pursues economic, ecological, and social goals. These include participation in
sustainability initiatives, the establishment of a global CSRD team, sustainable location and trade fair concepts, as well as ideas
competitions and awards for particularly successfully implemented projects.

"For every customer feedback, HIMA makes a contribution to tree planting and thus makes an active contribution to
environmental protection," adds Dr. Michael Löbig.

For more information, please contact:
Nicole Pringal
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH
Albert-Bassermann-Strasse 28
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