Acquisition of 3D Systems On-Demand Australian facility.
December 1, 2020
Formero (formerly GoProto ANZ) expands their Industry 4.0 presence with the acquisition of 3D Systems Australian facility.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – December 1, 2020 – After receiving the highest ever ranking for an additive manufacturer on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies, Formero has capitalised on this momentum by expanding even further into the digital manufacturing landscape. By acquiring 3D Systems Australian facility, the largest Digital Manufacturing Service Bureau in the region, Formero has become the largest digital manufacturer in the Australian market.
About the Acquisition
As of December 1st, 2020, Formero (formerly GoProto ANZ) has acquired 3D Systems Australian on-demand manufacturing facility, the largest 3D Digital Manufacturer in the APAC region. Located in Melbourne, Australia and commissioned in 2018, the state-of-the-art facility houses a full range of 3D Systems production 3D printers and a highly experienced management and operations team. This pivotal acquisition will accelerate Formero’s strategy to become the largest Industry 4.0 player in the Australian market. Simon Marriott, Director at Formero Pty Ltd says:
“This acquisition is a significant leap forward in our growth plans for the region with an experienced management team that pioneered the introduction of 3D printing into APAC. The benefits to our manufacturing customers will be significant as they transition to Industry 4.0 and seek to build agile supply chains that are resilient to global influences.”
