Siemens and Sparepartsnow Partner to Expand European Access to Manufacturer-Refurbished Automation Products and Support Industrial Circularity

Stefan Jäger (Siemens) and Dr. Christian Hoffart (Sparepartsnow) seal the new partnership.

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with German B2B platform Sparepartsnow to expand access to manufacturer-refurbished Siemens automation products across Europe, combining Siemens’ original-equipment refurbishment expertise with Sparepartsnow’s digital marketplace. The initial offering includes selected drives, controllers and HMI panels that have been professionally restored by Siemens to their original technical specifications and performance characteristics. Each product undergoes a standardized process covering repair, required hardware and software updates, visual restoration where necessary and comprehensive functional and quality testing before release for sale. Siemens said the products are not performance-enhanced or functionally altered and continue to meet the applicable safety, conformity and cybersecurity requirements associated with their original market introduction. Stefan Jäger, Head of Circular Product Services at Siemens, said the partnership supports circular lifecycle solutions without compromising quality, while Dr. Christian Hoffart, CEO of Sparepartsnow, highlighted the value of making original-manufacturer refurbished products easier to access digitally. The companies plan to expand both the product portfolio and regional availability over time.

(PRESS RELEASE) ERLANGEN, 10-Sep-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens has entered into a partnership with German B2B platform Sparepartsnow to make manufacturer-refurbished Siemens automation products more easily available to industrial customers through a digital marketplace.

Under the collaboration, customers can purchase selected refurbished Siemens drives, controllers and HMI panels through Sparepartsnow, combining Siemens’ refurbishment expertise as the original equipment manufacturer with the platform’s digital reach.

The companies said the initiative is designed to extend equipment lifecycles, improve availability of industrial automation products and support more circular use of resources without compromising original technical specifications, performance characteristics or quality standards.

Partnership brings refurbished Siemens products to digital marketplace

The collaboration gives industrial customers a new channel through which to source refurbished Siemens automation products.

Sparepartsnow will provide the digital marketplace infrastructure, while Siemens will remain responsible for the professional refurbishment, testing and quality assurance of the products.

The offering is intended to give customers greater confidence when purchasing previously used automation equipment by ensuring the products have been restored directly by the original manufacturer.

Siemens said the approach can support customers seeking replacement components, lifecycle extensions or continuity of installed automation systems.

“Refurbished by Siemens” combines OEM expertise with digital distribution

The companies are positioning the offering under the refurbished by Siemens approach.

The programme covers previously used Siemens automation products that are professionally restored by Siemens to the same technical specifications and performance characteristics they had when originally placed on the market.

Each device undergoes a standardized refurbishment process that can include technical repair, required hardware and software updates, visual restoration where necessary and comprehensive functional and quality testing.

The process is carried out according to Siemens production standards and manufacturer specifications.

Products retain original technical specifications

Siemens emphasized that refurbished products are not functionally modified or performance-enhanced.

Instead, they retain their original product characteristics and technical specifications while being restored to a condition that meets Siemens’ defined quality requirements.

Products are released for sale only after successfully completing the company’s functional and quality testing procedures.

The company said this approach provides industrial customers with an alternative to purchasing new equipment while maintaining confidence in the technical performance of critical automation components.

Safety, conformity and cybersecurity requirements remain part of the process

Refurbished products are assessed against the applicable safety, conformity and cybersecurity requirements in place when the products were originally introduced to the market.

Siemens said the standardized refurbishment process is designed to ensure that products continue to meet the relevant technical and regulatory requirements associated with their original specifications.

This is particularly important in industrial environments where automation components may remain in service for many years and where replacement availability can be important for maintaining production continuity.

Partnership supports longer product lifecycles

A central objective of the Siemens-Sparepartsnow partnership is to extend the usable life of existing industrial equipment.

Keeping automation products in service for longer can help customers avoid premature replacement, reduce waste and preserve the material and energy already embedded in manufactured equipment.

The companies said the model can therefore support more circular industrial practices while also helping customers maintain installed systems.

Siemens highlights circular lifecycle solutions

Stefan Jäger, Head of Circular Product Services at Siemens, said the partnership with Sparepartsnow reinforces Siemens’ commitment to offering circular lifecycle solutions without sacrificing quality or performance.

He said customers can choose Siemens-refurbished products with confidence because each item undergoes a rigorous refurbishment and testing process.

According to Jäger, the products are restored to meet their original technical specifications, performance characteristics and applicable industry and safety standards.

Sparepartsnow sees potential to scale circular industrial procurement

Dr. Christian Hoffart, CEO of Sparepartsnow, said the partnership turns circularity into a more scalable offering for industrial customers.

He highlighted the importance of the products being refurbished by the original manufacturer, which he said provides an additional level of confidence around quality and reliability.

The marketplace approach is intended to make manufacturer-refurbished components easier to find and purchase across industrial supply chains.

Initial rollout covers drives, controllers and HMI panels

The refurbished by Siemens offering will initially be available in Europe and will focus on a defined portfolio of automation products.

These include drives, controllers and human-machine interface panels, commonly used across industrial automation environments.

Siemens and Sparepartsnow plan to expand both the product range and geographic availability over time.

The staged rollout is intended to allow the companies to broaden the offering progressively as demand develops.

Collaboration supports operational continuity

For industrial customers, access to refurbished original-manufacturer products can also support equipment availability and maintenance strategies.

Plants and production systems often depend on automation components with long operating lifecycles, and sourcing suitable replacements can become more difficult as product generations change.

The partnership is intended to provide another route for obtaining compatible components that meet original manufacturer specifications, helping customers maintain operations without necessarily replacing larger systems.

Circularity becomes part of industrial lifecycle management

The collaboration reflects a wider move toward incorporating circularity into industrial asset management.

By combining refurbishment, digital distribution and lifecycle extension, Siemens and Sparepartsnow aim to reduce waste and conserve resources while maintaining the reliability required in industrial applications.

The companies see the initiative as a practical way of embedding circular-economy principles into the procurement and maintenance of industrial automation equipment.

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) empowers companies of all sizes in the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation across the entire value chain. Siemens’ cutting-edge automation and software portfolio revolutionizes the design, realization and optimization of products and production. And with Siemens Xcelerator – the open digital business platform – this process is made even easier, faster, and more scalable. Along with our partners and ecosystem, Siemens Digital Industries enables customers to become a sustainable digital enterprise. Siemens Digital Industries has a workforce of about 70,000 people worldwide.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Media Contacts:

Evelyne Kadel
Siemens AG
+49 173-56 49 708
evelyne.kadel@siemens.com

Marlen Böttcher
Sparepartsnow
+49 241 936 879 27
marlen.boettcher@sparepartsnow.de

SOURCE: Siemens