Lincoln Electric Acquires Fori Automation, LLC

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.

Lincoln Electric Acquires Vanair Manufacturing

July 31, 2024

Manufacturing

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has acquired Vanair Manufacturing, LLC, a Michigan City, Indiana-based maker of vehicle-mounted mobile power solutions including compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics and chargers. The deal (Vanair ~ $100M revenue) expands Lincoln Electric's product and channel capabilities into the service-truck market and will be reported in its Americas Welding segment.

Lincoln Electric Acquires RedViking

April 1, 2024

Industrial Services

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has acquired RedViking, a privately held automation system integrator headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. The purchase expands Lincoln Electric's automation and testing capabilities—adding AGVs, mobile robots, custom assembly and dynamic test systems plus proprietary MES software—and extends its reach in aerospace & defense and transportation markets; RedViking generates roughly $70 million in annual revenue and its results will be reported in Lincoln's Americas Welding Segment.

Lincoln Electric Acquires Remaining Interest in Alloy Steel

April 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. acquired the remaining 65% interest in Alloy Steel Australia (Int) Pty Ltd, bringing Alloy Steel into full ownership. Alloy Steel, a Perth-based manufacturer of proprietary wear plate solutions, engineering services and digital monitoring for the mining sector (primarily Asia Pacific), generates approximately USD 50 million in annual revenue and will be reported in Lincoln Electric’s International Welding segment.

Lear Corporation Acquires InTouch Automation

November 18, 2022

Manufacturing

Lear Corporation has acquired InTouch Automation, a Novi, Michigan–based supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies and automated end-of-line testing equipment for automotive seats. The acquisition advances Lear's Industry 4.0 strategy by enhancing automated testing, real-time data collection, and standardization of testing procedures across its just-in-time seating production.

Applied Industrial Technologies Acquires Automation, Inc.

November 2, 2022

Industrial Services

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) has acquired Automation, Inc., a Minneapolis-based provider of automation products, engineered solutions, and value-added assembly services. The acquisition expands Applied's automation capabilities and geographic footprint in the U.S. Upper Midwest, adding a team of more than 50 associates and established customer relationships across pharmaceutical, manufacturing, life sciences, and consumer products markets.