Hitachi (via JR Automation) Acquires MA micro automation GmbH

TJM Capital Partners Acquires Midwest Automation LLC

November 22, 2021

Manufacturing

TJM Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Midwest Automation LLC, a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of industrial machinery for metal deburring, edge rounding and surface finishing. Kenny Holley, the past president and owner, exited the business and Micah Coleman (CEO of Timesavers LLC and Dubois Equipment Co.) will serve as incoming CEO as TJM looks to expand Midwest Automation's capabilities and grow the business.

Bain Capital-Led Consortium Acquires Hitachi Metals

October 26, 2022

Manufacturing

A consortium led by Bain Capital Private Equity, together with Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) and Japan Industrial Solutions (JIS), closed a tender offer to acquire Hitachi Metals, Ltd. The investors said they will provide capital and management support to accelerate growth and pursue opportunities in areas such as electric vehicles; Hitachi Metals reported ¥942.7 billion in revenue and about 27,700 employees as of March 2022.

Jabil Acquires Mikros Technologies

October 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Jabil Inc. completed the acquisition of Mikros Technologies LLC on October 1 to add microchannel liquid cooling and thermal-management engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The deal expands Jabil’s portfolio for AI data centers, semiconductor test equipment, energy storage and electric-vehicle applications by integrating Mikros’s proprietary liquid-cold-plate technologies.

SCIO Automation Group Acquires Industrial Automation LLC

September 2, 2020

Industrial Services

SCIO Automation Group has acquired Industrial Automation LLC, giving the group its first direct presence in North America. The acquisition expands SCIO’s automation capabilities—ranging from small robot cells to complete production lines—and supports the group’s internationalisation strategy.

Addtronics (Kaho Partners) Acquires Missouri Tooling & Automation

January 31, 2023

Industrial Services

Addtronics, a mission-driven holding company backed by Kaho Partners, has acquired Missouri Tooling & Automation (MTA), a custom robotic automation systems provider based in Lebanon, Missouri. The deal is the second add-on for the Addtronics platform and is intended to expand Addtronics' capabilities, end-market coverage, and geographic footprint in industrial automation.

Mitsubishi Electric (MEHITS) Acquires Stake in Intramech Pty Ltd

October 27, 2025

Industrial Services

Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A. (MEHITS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, has acquired a stake in Intramech Pty Ltd., a South African sales and services company specializing in applied HVAC and IT cooling systems. The investment aims to deepen local sales, service and engineering capabilities and strengthen Mitsubishi Electric's presence and one-stop service offering across southern Africa, particularly for growing data center cooling demand.