SCIO Automation Acquires CEC Controls Company, Inc.

SCIO Automation Group Acquires Matrix Engineered Systems

August 16, 2024

Industrial Services

SCIO Automation Group has acquired Matrix Engineered Systems, a controls and robotics engineering specialist based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The deal expands SCIO's discrete automation capabilities and strengthens its US market service offering shortly after SCIO's acquisition of CEC Controls Company.

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.

Climatec (a Bosch company) Acquires Engineered Control Solutions, Inc.

August 6, 2024

HVAC & Mechanical

Climatec, LLC (a Bosch company) has acquired the business of Engineered Control Solutions (ECS), a building automation solutions provider with offices in North and South Carolina. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) strengthens Climatec's Southeast US operations and expands its building automation capabilities across education, government, healthcare, and commercial building markets.

AEA Investors Acquires SCIO Automation Holding GmbH

August 31, 2023

Industrial Services

AEA Investors’ Middle Market private equity fund has closed the acquisition of SCIO Automation Holding GmbH, making AEA the new majority shareholder. Quadriga Capital’s Partnership Va has exited while Quadriga (Fund VI) has reinvested a minority position; SCIO is an industrial automation system integrator headquartered in Frankenthal, Germany with ~1,100 employees and ~€190 million of revenues in 2022.

Bailey International Acquires Industrial Electronic Controls (IEC)

April 11, 2023

Manufacturing

Bailey International, backed by EBSCO Capital, has acquired Industrial Electronic Controls (IEC) to expand its electronics product portfolio and engineering capabilities in electronic throttles, displays, and sensors. The deal strengthens Bailey’s ability to serve OEM customers across agriculture, construction, forestry and transportation with more integrated mobile and industrial electronic control solutions.

Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires Applied Industrial Controls and Engineered Systems Group

November 2, 2023

Industrial Services

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a Frontenac‑backed industrial distributor and service platform, acquired Buford, Georgia‑based Applied Industrial Controls, Inc. (AIC) and Engineered Systems Group, LLC (ESG). The add‑on acquisitions expand MCE’s automation, controls distribution, and systems integration capabilities and provide entry into southeastern U.S. industrial and water/wastewater end markets.