LAPP Finalizes Its Largest Acquisition
The LAPP Group JJ‑LAPP acquisition marks a major milestone for the company. LAPP Group has acquired the remaining 50% stake in JJ‑LAPP, ending its 20‑year joint venture with Jebsen & Jessen Group. The deal, completed at the end of 2025, makes JJ‑LAPP a wholly owned LAPP subsidiary. Learn more about LAPP’s operations at https://www.lapp.com.
LAPP and Jebsen & Jessen first formed the joint venture in 2004 to deliver German‑engineered cable and connectivity solutions to Southeast Asia. Over the past two decades, JJ‑LAPP has grown into a leading regional provider, now employing around 350 people across multiple countries.
Expanding Manufacturing and Market Presence
Headquartered in Singapore, JJ‑LAPP operates a manufacturing facility in Indonesia and additional sites across Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company serves key sectors such as industrial automation, building infrastructure, renewable energy, machine building, and harnessing solutions.
The Indonesian facility manufactures a wide range of LAPP‑branded cables and connectivity products, including power, control, data, and solar cables. Additionally, it supplies pre‑assembled harnesses tailored for regional customer needs, strengthening LAPP’s local production and responsiveness.
Advancing the Asia‑Pacific Growth Strategy
Matthias Lapp, CEO of LAPP Group, described Southeast Asia as a region full of opportunity due to its rapid industrialization, young workforce, and surging demand for digital connectivity.
“With this acquisition, we are taking a major leap forward in our Asia‑Pacific strategy,” said Lapp. “By combining JJ‑LAPP’s local expertise with LAPP’s German innovation and global network, we’re creating a growth engine for the entire region.”
Meanwhile, Richard Lee, CEO of LAPP Asia Pacific, emphasized that full ownership will help JJ‑LAPP expand while maintaining its customer‑centric approach. Per Magnusson, CEO of Jebsen & Jessen Group, called the transaction a natural evolution that builds on a successful 21‑year partnership.
Focusing on Continuity, Investment, and Talent
LAPP Group, based in Stuttgart, Germany, plans to maintain a smooth transition while continuing JJ‑LAPP’s existing development strategies. In addition, it will invest in talent development, manufacturing capacity, and product innovation to increase growth throughout Southeast Asia.
LAPP’s commitment to sustainable innovation and long‑term partnerships remains central to its success. The company aims to deliver advanced connectivity solutions that meet the industrial and digital needs of the region. Learn more about LAPP’s Asia‑Pacific vision at https://www.lapp.com/en/apac.