i.safe MOBILE continues its international expansion: following the UK, the company acquires Exloc Instruments, Inc. in the USA

Just a few months after the successful acquisition of Exloc Instruments Ltd UK, the German global market leader in mobile communication solutions for potentially explosive atmospheres and critical infrastructure has thus ensured direct access to the North American market – one of the company’s key future markets.

From an exporter to a global player

With subsidiaries in Singapore and Australia, as well as the recent acquisition in the UK, i.safe MOBILE has charted a clear strategic course in recent years: towards a local presence in its key target markets.

“If you want to achieve sustainable success in North America, you need more than just good products – you need local knowledge, established customer relationships and a team that understands the market first-hand,” says Martin Haaf, CEO of i.safe MOBILE GmbH. “That is exactly what we are bringing together with Exloc Instruments, Inc. USA. This acquisition is not an isolated step, but part of our clear strategy to operate directly and close to the customer in our core markets.”

Why North America, why now

The North American market for rugged and intrinsically safe mobile devices is currently in a transition phase. Rising requirements on digitalization, real-time communication, and operational safety in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceutical , and mining lead to a growing demand for certified mobile solutions. At the same time, the regulatory landscape is becoming more complex. Companies are seeking more and more partners who bring both technological innovative power and certification knowledge to meet these requirements. For i.safe MOBILE, the acquisition of Exloc Instruments, Inc. USA offers the opportunity not only to be present in this fast-growing market, but also to actively shape it and strengthen its own position over the long term.

Continuity for customers, new opportunities for the team

For the customers of Exloc Instruments, Inc. USA, nothing changes in day-to-day business. The company will continue to operate under its established name.

Hadrian Jones, President of Exloc Instruments, Inc. USA, comments: "As a long-standing sales partner of i.safe MOBILE, we know the products and the technology behind them like no other in the American market. With the acquisition, we are now moving even closer to development and technical support – and our customers will benefit most from that."

Ed Beardshaw, Managing Director of Exloc Instruments, Inc. USA, adds: "For our team, the acquisition means, above all, one thing: a tailwind. We bring customer proximity and knowledge of the American market; i.safe MOBILE brings innovation strength and global reach. That is a combination you won't find a second time in our industry."

A Clear Signal to the Market

With the acquisition of Exloc Instruments, Inc. USA, i.safe MOBILE is sending a clear signal: the company located in Lauda-Koenigshofen thinks globally and acts decisively. The two Exloc acquisitions – the one in the UK and the other in the USA - form a strong foundation for the Anglo-Saxon market environment and complement the existing structures in Asia-Pacific and Europe into an increasingly seamless international network.