Hyzon Motors to expand in Germany with acquisition of Orten Betriebs GmbH and Orten Electric Trucks GmbH
Hyzon Motors (NASDAQ: HYZN) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ORTEN Betriebs GmbH and ORTEN Electric Trucks GmbH, expanding its presence in Germany's zero-emission truck market. This acquisition, expected to close in Q4 2022, adds three production facilities and over 80 experienced employees to Hyzon's operations. The deal leverages ORTEN's expertise in electrification and aligns with Germany's push towards electric vehicles, bolstered by EU policies banning combustion engine sales by 2035. The partnership aims to enhance customer access and support the shift to hydrogen fuel cell technology.
- Acquisition of ORTEN enhances operational footprint in Germany's zero-emission truck market.
- Addition of three production facilities and over 80 experienced employees to Hyzon's team.
- Leverage ORTEN's expertise in electrification and strong customer relationships in the beverage industry.
- Alignment with EU policies promoting electric vehicle adoption and subsidies for transitioning fleets.
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- Through the transaction, Hyzon plans to establish operational footprint and customer access in attractive German Zero Emission truck market, including expansion of electrification and powertrain kit expertise & assembly capacity
- With almost one century of experience in the truck and trailer industry, the ORTEN Group is one of the pioneers for the electrification of new and used commercial diesel vehicles, supporting worldwide CO2 free mobility.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors (NASDAQ: HYZN), a global supplier of zero-emissions hydrogen and fuel cell powered commercial vehicles, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire ORTEN Betriebs GmbH and subsidiaries, and ORTEN Electric Trucks GmbH, German manufacturers of innovative truck and trailer bodies for the beverage industry (collectively, "ORTEN"). The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, 2022.
The acquisition brings three fully-operational production facilities and a team of over 80 employees under the Hyzon umbrella. ORTEN's employees are experienced in electrification, retrofitting, and bodybuilding, all critical elements of Hyzon's FCEV build process. Additionally, ORTEN management has extensive, long-standing customer relationships across Germany.
Complementary product lines between Hyzon and ORTEN, in combination with ORTEN's body and powertrain kits, provide a comprehensive solution for customers transitioning their fleets to zero emissions: vehicles up to 26 tons can be transitioned to ORTEN's existing offering of battery electric vehicles, while the operational requirements of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles can be met with Hyzon's FCEVs.
Germany is expected to be a major global market for zero-emission commercial vehicles in the coming years. The European Union recently announced a total ban on sales of combustion engine cars from 2035, and Germany offers various incentives to transition heavy vehicles off diesel, including some that provide subsidies for up to
"We are proud to grow our team and our reach through such an esteemed and innovative provider of solutions in German logistics," said Craig Knight, Hyzon Motors CEO. "We look forward to working with the ORTEN team to accelerate Germany's move to zero emissions through hydrogen fuel cell technology, and to deepen the customer relationships ORTEN has in the beverage industry to include the potential of Hyzon FCEVs."
"Looking back on a history of nearly 100 years of bringing innovative solutions to our commercial and municipal customers, we are happy and proud to join forces with Hyzon to build a better future," adds Robert Orten, long term owner and CEO of the ORTEN group. "Being a first mover in the field of battery electric trucks, we now have the opportunity to scale up our proprietary electrification and body building know-how. I would like to express my gratitude to my employees, customers and suppliers and look forward to a successful cooperation with Hyzon."
Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., with U.S. operations in the Chicago and Detroit areas, and international operations in the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Germany, and China, Hyzon is a leader in fuel cell electric mobility with an exclusive focus on the commercial vehicle market, and a near-term focus on back to base (captive fleet) operations. Utilizing its proven and proprietary hydrogen fuel cell technology, Hyzon aims to supply zero-emission heavy duty trucks and buses to customers in North America, Europe and around the world to mitigate emissions from diesel transportation, one of the single largest sources of carbon emissions globally. Hyzon is contributing to the escalating adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles through its demonstrated technology advantage, leading fuel cell performance and history of rapid innovation. Visit www.hyzonmotors.com.
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