On May 20, 2026, Freudenberg Group announced its strategic expansion in the energy sector. Its subsidiary Freudenberg Fluid Systems completed the acquisition of Balmoral Comtec on May 19, 2026, bolstering the capabilities of its global business unit – Connectors and Sealing Solutions. This division is a world-leading supplier of mission-critical sealing and connector solutions and services for the energy industry. The transaction amount remains undisclosed per mutual agreement between the two parties.

Boasting more than 45 years of operational experience, Balmoral Comtec is a prominent provider of engineered buoyancy systems, cable protection and thermal insulation solutions serving the offshore oil, gas and wind power industries. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company runs three manufacturing facilities in the UK and has a workforce of 400 employees. It operates globally, delivering projects for oil, gas and renewable energy markets throughout Europe, South America and Asia.

Jason Kollatschny, CEO of Freudenberg Connectors and Sealing Solutions, commented: "The acquisition of Balmoral Comtec expands our footprint in conventional energy. Its diversified product portfolio also greatly enriches our lineup for advancing the energy transition."

The deal further scales up the production capacity of Freudenberg Fluid Systems’ core business, which develops custom products for oil, gas and energy transition markets. Jason Kollatschny emphasized: "Balmoral Comtec’s product range is an excellent complement to our existing solutions. This acquisition is a major milestone on our path to becoming a leading integrated supplier for global customers. We will now offer a comprehensive suite of products and services, including critical sealing systems, buoyancy systems, cable protection items, engineering expertise, digital tools and monitoring solutions."