The Krones Group Acquires R+D Automation

Saw Mill Capital Acquires RND Automation

December 17, 2020

Industrial Services

Saw Mill Capital, through its affiliated funds, has acquired RND Automation, a Lakewood Ranch, Florida-based integrator of robotics, vision systems and automation solutions for packaging and assembly. The deal expands Saw Mill's automation portfolio and formalizes a partnership with portfolio company iAutomation to cross-sell capabilities and accelerate growth; terms were not disclosed.

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.

Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. Acquires Robotics & Drives

October 10, 2024

Industrial Services

Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. (AIR), a PE-backed industrial automation platform, has acquired Ireland-based Robotics & Drives (RDS). The acquisition, funded primarily by an additional Ares Management private equity fund investment, expands AIR's robotics software and systems design capabilities and strengthens its presence in Europe; terms were not disclosed.

Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR) Acquires KAON Automation

January 9, 2026

Industrial Services

Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. (AIR), a PE-backed industrial automation platform supported by Ares private equity funds, has acquired KAON Automation, an Ireland-based provider of bespoke automation systems for medical and life sciences manufacturers. The deal expands AIR’s capabilities in precision assembly, aseptic high-speed filling and end-of-line automation while strengthening its footprint in Ireland and the broader medical/life sciences end markets.

EssilorLuxottica Acquires Automation & Robotics (A&R)

August 4, 2025

Manufacturing

EssilorLuxottica has acquired Automation & Robotics (A&R), a Belgium-based designer and manufacturer of automated systems and optical metrology solutions for ophthalmic lens quality control. The bolt-on purchase advances EssilorLuxottica's vertical integration and strengthens its industrial solutions platform to support digital transformation and higher-quality ophthalmic manufacturing.

ICT Group Acquires DWG Automation

July 28, 2025

Industrial Services

ICT Group has acquired Schiedam-based system integrator DWG Automation, a company of approximately 120 employees that supplies industrial automation, electrical engineering and industrial IT solutions. DWG will operate under ICT Group's Industry and Vital Infrastructure division to expand capabilities and geographic presence (including Botlek and North Holland) and to support end markets such as tank terminals, energy, food and infrastructure. Financial terms were not disclosed.