Addtronics Acquires DAC International

Addtronics (Kaho Partners) Acquires Dynamic Design Solutions

November 8, 2022

Industrial Services

Kaho Partners formed holding company Addtronics and, through it, acquired Dynamic Design Solutions (DDS), a Charlotte-based custom robotic automation systems provider. The founder Brad DeMarco retained a meaningful ownership stake and the existing management team will continue to run DDS as part of Addtronics' buy-and-build strategy to scale robotic automation capabilities for U.S. manufacturers.

Addtronics Acquires Colanar

August 7, 2024

Manufacturing

Addtronics, a consolidator of niche automation technology and a portfolio company of Kaho Partners, has acquired Colanar, Inc., a Deep River, Connecticut-based provider of aseptic fill-and-finish automation systems for the pharmaceutical industry. Colanar founder Bernd Stroeter will remain as President as the business becomes part of Addtronics' platform to expand its life-sciences automation capabilities.

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.

Addtronics Acquires Bow Robotics

May 18, 2023

Industrial Services

Addtronics, a Kaho Partners‑backed holding company focused on robotic automation solution providers, has acquired Bow Robotics, a West Chester, Ohio firm that provides spare parts, rebuild & repair services, and preventative maintenance for industrial robots. Bow's founder William "Bill" Bow will remain as President as the business becomes the third addition to the Addtronics platform, expanding the platform's aftermarket parts and services capabilities.

Addtronics (Kaho-backed) Acquires Sirius Automation

October 17, 2023

Medical Devices

Addtronics, a mission-driven holding company backed by Kaho Partners, has acquired Sirius Automation, a Buffalo Grove, Illinois developer of laboratory robotic systems serving biotech and pharmaceutical customers. Sirius Automation's founder Justin Lu will remain as president as the business becomes the fourth strategic addition to the Addtronics platform to expand lab automation capabilities and end markets. Terms were not disclosed.

Det-Tronics Acquires Optronics

January 8, 2026

Manufacturing

Det-Tronics, part of Spectrum Safety Solutions, has acquired Optronics, a Norway-based developer of high-end optical gas detection products and solutions. The deal expands Det-Tronics' gas-detection technology portfolio and aims to accelerate innovation and global market reach for safety solutions in energy, marine and industrial end markets.