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SIS Security Check von HIMA

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:25 GMT

Prozesstechnische Anlagen werden immer komplexer. Mit dem zunehmenden Digitalisierungsgrad steigt auch das Risiko von gezielten Manipulationen an Produktionsanlagen. Inzwischen gehört die Berücksichtigung der Anforderungen für Automation-Security daher zu den wichtigsten Kriterien bei der Konfiguration und dem Management von Produktionsanlagen und ganz besonders von Safety-Systemen. Dies stellt Anlagenbetreiber, Safety- und Security-Verantwortliche, Maintenance-Verantwortliche und Qualitätsmanager in der Prozessindustrie vor große Herausforderungen. Denn die Gefahr von Angriffen auf Produktionsanlagen steigt stetig und sowohl die Art der Bedrohungen sowie die entsprechenden Normen entwickeln sich ständig weiter.

ACHEMA 2024 - Preview

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:22 GMT

Digitalization must create added value - this is the credo of the HIMA Group, which specializes in safety-related automation solutions. With a holistic portfolio of solutions for the digitalization of a plant’s safety lifecycle, the company has set out to significantly simplify the compliant operation of functional safety in the process industry.

HIMA Group bids farewell to Peter Sieber as he retires and realigns strategic Marketing

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:20 GMT

During his tenure at HIMA, Sieber made significant contributions to the company's success. As a recognized expert in functional safety, he played a key role in expanding HIMA's solution portfolio and advancing the digitalization of functional safety under the motto #safetygoesdigital—delivering solutions that create tangible value for customers. Through his long-standing involvement in international standardization committees, he also contributed substantially to the global development of functional safety and OT security.

New Sales and Country

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:19 GMT

With this appointment, the provider of safety-related automation solutions is following its strategy of enhancing customer proximity in key markets and driving the global expansion of its sales and service presence.

"In France, we have a large installed base and we are going to expand our partnerships with customers," explains Jörg de la Motte (CEO at HIMA). "We also see a growing demand for safety-related automation solutions in West Africa. I am pleased that, with Guillaume Mbow, we have gained an experienced Country Manager who will continue to accelerate our growth," adds Jörg de la Motte.

Guillaume Mbow will be responsible for further expanding the business in France and the French-speaking countries in West Africa. A recruitment campaign is underway to better support existing and new customers in France with more engineering and services personnel.

The graduated Engineer in Informatics and Electronics has more than twenty years of experience in the process industry and has worked in the areas of project management, instrumentation and global customer management, among others. In addition, he has relevant knowledge in the field of functional safety, including HIMA’s safety solutions.

"With his many years of experience, his team-oriented way of working and his intercultural competence, Guillaume Mbow will successfully expand our HIMA France team," comments Josse Brys (Sales Director Europe). "He will also strengthen direct and indirect sales and further advance partnerships with distributors and system integrators in French-speaking West Africa." he adds.

2025-06-Business-Year-2024

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:17 GMT

HIMA Group has continued its significant growth path in the fiscal year 2024. Revenue increased to EUR 186 million, driven largely by international expansion and an increasing focus on digital solutions.

24-11-HIMA-Expands-in-India

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:16 GMT

This expansion marks a significant step in the company’s international growth strategy, align-ing with India's Vision 2047 (Viksit Bharat), a national initiative aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. By leveraging over 50 years of certified safety expertise, HIMA is set to provide localized safety solutions that will address the growing needs of India's indus-trial and rail sectors.

New power supply unit from HIMA

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:12 GMT

The new device of the PS 1000 series replaces the previous 24 VDC power supply units and, with its wide-range AC input, offers a solution for all typical mains voltages worldwide in just one variant.

ACHEMA 2024: HIMA shows how the digitalization of functional safety creates added value in practice

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:11 GMT

The digitalization of functional safety is revolutionizing the process industry by unlocking the considerable optimization potential in the execution of key tasks that are essential for safe and compliant operation.

New Director of Global Accounts

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:06 GMT

In his new role, Brad will lead the Global Account and Large Project Pursuit teams, ensuring the solutions provided are closely aligned to customer priorities and the ever changing market demands. HIMA’s success in the past has been built through this close collaboration with key customers in the process and rail industries. To this end, this new appointment will both strengthen and further develop Global Account relationships and the delivery of optimal Global Project solutions.

Brad is a qualified professional with certifications in Engineering, Business, Sales & Marketing. He started his career as Controls Engineer and upon moving to the Middle East in 2002, he joined HIMA as a Field Service Engineer. He has since carried out Sales and Management roles with multiple HIMA global entities, including the USA, Canada, and Sub Sahara Africa. Since 2018 Brad has led the HIMA Middle East Sales operations as Director of Sales.

"Brad’s many years of international experience, working closely with our global customers and supporting them on large projects makes him the ideal person for this important strategic global position. In his new role, Brad will strengthen our global partnerships with key customers, ensuring stronger collaboration to accurately address their needs”, comments Jörg de la Motte, CEO at HIMA.

HIMA COTS systems

HIMA Group — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:42:05 GMT

The future will see a worldwide increase in autonomous and highly automated applications in railway technology. HIMA provides assistance to rail operators, system integrators and rolling stock manufacturers on this journey and will be presenting new solutions for the railway industry at InnoTrans in Hall 27, Booth 540. One of the highlights is the implementation of the new RaSTA (Rail Safe Transport Application) network protocol, the emerging solution in railway signaling. Another trend: Ever more decision-makers are turning to standardized commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions. Planners, plant engineers and operators will learn from the world's leading specialist for safety-related automation solutions how railway technology with SIL4/CENELEC-compatible safety controllers no longer need proprietary solutions.

"As a pioneer of COTS safety controllers for the railway industry, HIMA has revolutionized the rail world and has already successfully implemented more than 1,000 projects in over 30 countries since 2015," says HIMA CEO Jörg de la Motte. "With the implementation of the latest protocols, we are now driving digitalization forwards" he adds.

HIMA continues to contribute to making rail applications safer and more reliable, and executing them faster and more cost-effectively with its portfolio of certified, open systems. The platforms support low-cost operation throughout the systems' lifecycle, for example, by providing secure remote maintenance of all systems within a network environment. We will demonstrate how automated testing works as well as the associated savings potentials on the stand at InnoTrans.

"The developments related to the RaSTA network protocol, which enable improved diagnostics and increase availability, will undoubtedly prove to be a special highlight for visitors this year" reveals Sedat Sezgün, Head of Global Rail Application Center at HIMA.

At the leading international trade fair for transportation technology, HIMA will show trade visitors the details of how cyber security, certification and design engineering can add value to nearly every rail application. The basis for this is provided by the HIMax and HIMatrix safety controllers with open interfaces and the intuitive engineering, diagnostics and testing tool SILworX. Of special interest to many attendees, the implementation of open and proprietary protocols will be demonstrated live at the show.