EQS-News: Closing of acquisition: SBO strengthens Precision Technology division with 3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd.

Closing of acquisition: SBO strengthens Precision Technology division with 3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd.

SBO AG, listed in the leading index ATX of the Vienna Stock Exchange, has successfully completed the acquisition of 3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd., which was agreed in August 2025. The company is a leading British provider of industrial 3D metal printing solutions. The closing of the transaction strategically strengthens SBO's Precision Technology division and provides access to an internationally recognized center of excellence in additive manufacturing. 3T Additive Manufacturing operates a state-of-the-art, fully integrated production facility in Newbury, UK, and serves a global customer base in high-tech industries such as aerospace, space, defense, semiconductors, and oil and gas. The company generated sales of around GBP 5 million in 2024.

“With the successful completion of the acquisition of 3T Additive Manufacturing, we are setting another milestone in our strategic diversification. We are expanding our Precision Technology division by adding a highly specialized and well-positioned company in the field of 3D metal printing, which opens up new markets for us and strengthens our competitive position sustainably. At the same time, we are underlining our strong commitment to technology leadership, sustainability, and resilient supply chains,” says Klaus Mader, CEO of SBO, commenting on the acquisition.

Strategic expansion of technology leadership and customer base
With this acquisition, SBO is strengthening its position in an attractive growth market. 3T is one of the few vertically integrated companies in 3D metal printing worldwide, covering the entire value chain from design and prototyping to series production and post-processing. Long-term contracts with international customers in key industries ensure the stability of the business model. Additionally, 3T's highly qualified team of experts ideally complements the existing expertise of SBO's Precision Technology division and accelerates the implementation of the additive manufacturing growth strategy.

Advancing sustainability and supply chain resilience
Special attention is given to sustainability: Since 2023, 3T has been manufacturing exclusively with electricity from renewable energies. The company is following a clear roadmap to achieve emission-free production by 2032 and plans to provide a digital net-zero certificate for every part delivered. In addition, the production site in the UK further strengthens the resilience of SBO’s supply chains. Proximity to end customers and fully digitalized and automated processes shorten transport routes and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

About SBO
SBO AG is leading in the manufacture of high-alloy, non-magnetic steels, high-precision components and high-tech equipment for the energy sector and other industrial sectors. The global precision technology group, headquartered in Ternitz, Austria, operates worldwide at more than 20 locations with around 1,500 employees. The group delivers cutting-edge technologies backed by a highly innovative product portfolio and strong intellectual property. In its Precision Technology division, SBO specializes in high-precision metal components, ranging from complex steel parts to additive manufacturing solutions for industries requiring maximum accuracy and performance. In the Energy Equipment division, SBO provides high-tech equipment for directional drilling and well completion including high-precision flow control products. Designed for extreme conditions, these solutions perform in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, serving important industries including oil and gas, energy and other industrial sectors. SBO is listed in the leading index ATX of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ISIN AT0000946652).
More information: www.sbo.at

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Florian Schütz, Vice President Strategy, IR and ESG, SBO AG
email:  investor.relations@sbo.at
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