UK - Titus Group strengthened its competence in damping and push to open systems by acquiring the Simon Kinetics division of Simon Group.

Simon Kinetics, a specialist in soft closing and push mechanisms for furniture from Germany, has a long tradition of supporting customers in industries of bathroom equipment, caravanning, architectural and furniture with unique solutions in soft closing and push systems.

The merger of Simon Kinetics and Titus provides a stronger technical competence and a wider range of solutions. With its market position, expertise in precision component engineering and a global footprint, Titus can further develop Simon Group’s furniture fittings sector.

Providing an opportunity for a wider reach and global support to customers as well as new product innovations from a stronger merged offering in soft closing and push to open systems for applications in furniture, consumer appliances, bathroom equipment, automotive and caravanning.

Titus Group is a mix of companies originating from Titus International in England, Lama Dekani in Slovenia and Tekform Australia. Titus grew from a sole proprietorship distributor of screws established in 1973 into a leading high volume supplier of cabinet connectors for ready-to-assemble furniture.