SCHURTER Acquires Majority Stake in Biaodi

SCHURTER, a global Swiss company specializing in circuit protection, connectors, EMC products, switches, supercapacitors, and HMI, today announced the successful acquisition of majority stakes in Biaodi, a Wuhan-based company recognized as a leading developer of high‑voltage circuit protection solutions for electric vehicles and new energy applications.

Lars Brickenkamp, CEO of SCHURTER, says:

“I am extremely pleased to welcome Biaodi to the SCHURTER Group. With Biaodi, we are bringing on board a partner that strongly aligns with our company culture and values. Biaodi fills key gaps in our circuit protection portfolio, enabling faster growth in our core markets and targeted applications, including energy, data centers, and mobility. By leveraging our global organization, we can scale this business and accelerate Biaodi’s success beyond China.”

Biaodi’s product portfolio significantly expands SCHURTER’s high‑voltage offering and includes:

• Fuses for EV onboard mobility applications

• Pyrotechnic (pyro) fuses for safe disconnection in electric vehicle applications

• AC fuses for charging stations, energy storage systems, data centers, wind power, and other high‑current applications

Guanghua Yang, Asia Managing Director and Vice President Sales at SCHURTER, states:

“This acquisition enables both companies to further optimize local production capabilities and strengthen their domestic market presence. By leveraging technological synergies and localization advantages, the combined organization will be able to respond rapidly to customized market demands, jointly reinforcing its core competitiveness across the Asia-Pacific region.”

Dr. Li, President and Managing Director of Biaodi, adds:

“High‑voltage DC fuses are critical safety components for electric vehicles and advanced power systems, including energy storage systems and data centers. Leveraging strong R&D capabilities and a competitive product portfolio, Biaodi has built a broad customer base in China’s rapidly growing market and is actively seeking to expand internationally. SCHURTER is a well‑established and highly respected global brand, whose fuse products are widely adopted across Europe, the United States, and Asia through its extensive global sales channels. The collaboration between Biaodi and SCHURTER will further strengthen the competitive advantages of both companies. The successful integration of Biaodi into the SCHURTER Group will support faster, sustainable, and long‑term growth.”