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6/11/25, 11:47 AM HIMA Group continues growth path, strengthening its position as key solutions provider
In Europe, 24 percent of sales were generated from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, 19 percent from other EU countries, 11
percent from the United Kingdom, and 9 percent from Norway. The Asia-Pacific region contributed 19 percent to sales, followed by
the Middle East and India with 12 percent and the Americas with 6 percent.

Dr. Michael Löbig, CFO of HIMA Group, said, “The encouraging sales performance is a clear signal of the viability of our business
model. We expect further sales growth in the current year, although the market environment remains challenging, particularly in
Germany.”

Railway sector witnessed strong growth

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.

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