Press Release | Heron <000000> Italy’s LEAS S.P.A Announce Strategic Partnership in European and Brazilian Market
Guangzhou, China, March 25 th , 2025: Heron Intelligent Equipment Ltd. Co. has announced a strategic partnership with Italy’s LEAS S.p.A., which aims to deliver enhanced value to Heron and LEAS customers in Europe and Brazil. LEAS, now Heron’s exclusive distribution partner in Italy, France and Germany, will be responsible for sales and service of all Heron equipment in select regions where LEAS sales and technicians are better able to support client needs.
Since 1973, LEAS has been providing automation services and complete lines for worldwide manufacturers. With over 30 years of experience innovating in metal joining processes, Heron is an established leader in resistance welding and fastening technology. Heron designs, manufactures, and sells resistance welding machines, as well as clinching, self-pierce riveting systems and rivets for use in automotive, white goods, HVAC, hardware and low-voltage electrical industries.
With combined resources of both companies, customers will benefit from an expanded product portfolio, innovative technology, improved installation and maintenance services, CE safety certification and training that matches the needs of local manufacturers. The partnership represents a significant opportunity for growth and is expected to have a positive impact on customers.
For further information please contact:
- Rene Zou , Head of International Business Development & ESG, Heron Intelligent Equipment, +1 718-873-3493, renez@heronwelder.com
- Federico Bugno, Managing Director, LEAS S.p.A., +39 370 12 41 010, f.bugno@leas.co.eu
Heron Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd. is a high-tech metal connection equipment manufacturer that specialises in the R&D and manufacturing of resistance welding, clinching and riveting technology. Established in 1991, Heron has developed advanced welders and automated production lines for customers in the automotive parts & components, compressor, low-voltage electrical, home appliances, industrial manufacturing, among other industries. In 2024, Heron had more than 400 skilled employees and a factory of 54,000 square meters.
LEAS was founded in 1973, employs nearly 170 people and operates across 15,000 square meters of production space. With over 1,000 systems installed globally, LEAS specializes in automated welding systems, integrated production lines, robotics solutions and turnkey automation. The company provides comprehensive project management, from feasibility analysis to design, testing, implementation, and continuous technical assistance. LEAS utilizes the latest technologies and invests in creating customized solutions tailored to each customer's needs, ensuring long-term system efficiency. Its systems offer high productivity, flexibility, and reliability, meeting the demands of industries such as household appliances, HVAC, energy, logistics, security, automotive, and metalworking. Expansion into international markets has been a key constant in the company’s history, with approximately 80% of its production exported globally.