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Automated Industrial Robotics Acquires Owens Design

August 20, 2025

Industrial Services

Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR) has acquired Owens Design, a Fremont, California-based industrial automation firm, in a transaction funded by an Ares Management private equity fund alongside an equity roll by Owens Design leadership. The acquisition—bringing Owens Design's ~100 employees and 60,000 sq. ft. facility into the AIR platform—strengthens AIR's engineering capabilities and presence in the semiconductor, medical products and renewable energy end markets.

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.

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.

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.

Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires Intec Automation Inc.

November 30, 2022

Manufacturing

Machine Solutions Inc., a Flagstaff, Arizona-based provider of equipment and services for the medical device market, has acquired Intec Automation Inc., a custom machine builder headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire. The acquisition positions Intec as the cornerstone of Machine Solutions' new automation division and expands the platform's automation engineering and manufacturing capabilities as an add-on to its PE-backed portfolio.

E Tech Group Acquires Automation Group

October 5, 2023

Engineering Services

E Tech Group has acquired Automation Group, a Modesto, California-based system integrator specializing in automation, robotics and cybersecurity. The acquisition expands E Tech's capabilities in automation and OT/IT cybersecurity while strengthening its presence on the U.S. West Coast; terms were not disclosed.