GESCO AG is merging two previously independent subsidiaries within a newly created holding structure. Initially, the two stainless steel specialists Sommer & Strassburger GmbH & Co. KG and Hubl GmbH are assigned to INEX-solutions GmbH, which was founded as a holding company. The newly created stainless steel group primarily addresses the growth sectors of pharmaceuticals /biotech, semiconductors, food /water technology and chemicals. Growth drivers for these industries are the growing and ageing world population, increasing digitalisation and rising demand for food. All four sectors are already addressed by S&S and Hubl in varying emphasis and adressed in parallel. By bundling the application know-how of both companies, new solution possibilities for plants with extended scopes are created. In order to be able to leverage further synergies, the focus is on the joint use of the process-specific know-how acquired over many years as well as organisational synergies on the customer side. The now substantial size of the company also plays an important role, as many customers are significantly larger and prefer a strong partner with extensive capacities. The attractive business segment of INEX-solutions is to be strengthened both through organic growth and inorganically through the acquisition of suitable companies, thus further increasing customer attractiveness.