Siebe plc

Siebe plc

Company type	Public limited company
Industry	Engineering, manufacturing, industrial automation
Founded	1972 (1972)
Defunct	1999 (1999)
Fate	Merged with BTR plc to form Invensys
Headquarters	London , England, United Kingdom
Products	Breathing apparatus, diving equipment, safety equipment, compressed air systems, industrial automation and control systems

Siebe plc emerged in the early 1970s as a conglomerate when Siebe Gorman began acquiring various companies, marking a departure from its original focus on manufacturing breathing apparatus and diving equipment. Once recognized as one of the largest engineering firms in the United Kingdom and a member of the FTSE 100 Index, Siebe plc combined with BTR plc in 1999 to establish Invensys.

History

• Circa 1972: Siebe plc was created to serve as the parent company for Siebe Gorman's growing portfolio of acquisitions.
• 1972: The company acquired James North & Sons, a leading producer of safety equipment, which was subsequently operated under the name North Safety Products.
• 1985: Purchased CompAir, a manufacturer specializing in compressed air systems utilized by sectors such as mining, construction, diving, and firefighting.
• 1987: Acquired Barber-Colman Company, known for its expertise in industrial automation and control systems.
• 1990: Integrated Foxboro Company, another key player in industrial automation technology.
• 1994: Bought Triconex, a firm focused on safety control system solutions.
• 1997: Took over APV plc.
• 1998: Further expanded by acquiring Eurotherm, Wonderware, and Simulation Sciences.
• 1998: Sold off North Safety Products and Siebe Gorman to Norcross.
• 1999: Added Esscor to its holdings.
• 1999: Completed a merger with BTR plc, resulting in the formation of Invensys.