Invensys is a global technology company with three business segments: Software, Industrial Automation and Energy Controls. Invensys came into being as a result of the merger between BTR and Siebe on 4 February 1999. The name “Invensys” was voted for as the new name of the merged businesses by shareholders on 16 April 1999.
Milestone Dates
1819
Augustus Siebe (1788-1872) moves to London and sets up an engineering practice. He is joined by his son, Gorman.
1908
Foxboro Company established. The family-owned company manufactured machinery and machine tools, and developed a worldwide reputation for industrial controls.
1966
Eurotherm established. Originally Eurotherm produced electronic temperature controllers, but grew into new business areas that enabled it to offer customers world-class solutions in control, data management and process automation.
1967
SimSci established. Primarily focused on plant-level simulations, SimSci helped to optimize processes for the refining and petrochemical industries.
1983
Primarily focused on providing training simulators for operators, Esscor enabled the power industry to optimize performance and increase productivity.
1983
Triconex established. Triconex is now the world's leading supplier of safety and critical control systems to industries around the world.
1983
Avantis established. Avantis combined extraordinary software products and value-added services to deliver Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions, which are now used by more than 700 customers throughout the world.
1987
Wonderware established. Wonderware pioneered the use of Microsoft Windows operating system in HMI automation software for manufacturing.
1990's
Siebe acquires Triconex, Eurotherm, Wonderware, SimSci, Avantis and Esscor.
1999
Siebe merges with BTR to create Invensys.
2001
Invensys Rail Systems created. Individual rail-related business units are organized into a specialized business group that became a world leader in the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commission, maintenance and management of safety-related rail signalling and control systems.
2004
Invensys becomes Invensys Controls. Appliance Controls and Climate Controls merge to form Invensys Controls.
2009
Invensys Operations Management is created. IPS, Wonderware, Eurotherm and IMServ are integrated to form a single division. The decision was driven by the convergence of technologies that enable customers to optimise their entire operations, the opportunity to create a continuum of solutions and services for the whole industrial market and the potential for cost savings.
2009
Invensys unveils its new brand. With three core divisions - Invensys Operations Management, Invensys Rail and Invensys Controls - Invensys unveils a new brand as a sign that its turnaround is complete and it is now moving forward.
2013
Completion of the disposal of Invensys Rail. Invensys plc confirms the sale of Invensys Rail to Siemens.
2014
Schneider Electric acquires Invensys.