14 October 2025
SBO AG, listed in the leading index ATX of the Vienna Stock Exchange, has successfully completed the acquisition of 3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd., which was agreed in August 2025. The company is a leading British provider of industrial 3D metal printing solutions. The closing of the transaction strategically strengthens SBO's Precision Technology division and provides access to an internationally recognized center of excellence in additive manufacturing. 3T Additive Manufacturing operates a state-of-the-art, fully integrated production facility in Newbury, UK, and serves a global customer base in high-tech industries such as aerospace, space, defense, semiconductors, and oil and gas. The company generated sales of around GBP 5 million in 2024.
With the successful completion of the acquisition of 3T Additive Manufacturing, we are setting another milestone in our strategic diversification. We are expanding our Precision Technology division by adding a highly specialized and well-positioned company in the field of 3D metal printing, which opens up new markets for us and strengthens our competitive position sustainably. At the same time, we are underlining our strong commitment to technology leadership, sustainability, and resilient supply chains.
Strategic expansion of technology leadership and customer base
With this acquisition, SBO is strengthening its position in an attractive growth market. 3T is one of the few vertically integrated companies in 3D – metal printing worldwide, covering the entire value chain from design and prototyping to series production and post-processing. Long-term contracts with international customers in key industries ensure the stability of the business model. Additionally, 3T's highly qualified team of experts ideally complements the existing expertise of SBO's Precision Technology division and accelerates the implementation of the additive manufacturing growth strategy.
Advancing sustainability and supply chain resilience
Special attention is given to sustainability: Since 2023, 3T has been manufacturing exclusively with electricity from renewable energies. The company is following a clear roadmap to achieve emission-free production by 2032 and plans to provide a digital net-zero certificate for every part delivered. In addition, the production site in the UK further strengthens the resilience of SBO’s supply chains. Proximity to end customers and fully digitalized and automated processes shorten transport routes and significantly reduce CO₂ emissions.