Capital Machine Acquires KC Robotics

Circus SE Completes Acquisition of Kitchen Robotics (K-Robotics)

April 30, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

Circus SE has completed its all-cash acquisition of Kitchen Robotics (“K-Robotics”), a U.S.-Israeli company developing autonomous sustainment robotics for food supply. The deal expands Circus’ proprietary IP portfolio (including 30+ robotics patents) and accelerates its U.S. market entry to the second half of 2026 from the previously planned 2027 timeline.

RMH Systems Acquires Complete Solution Robotics

August 7, 2025

Industrial Services

RMH Systems has acquired Complete Solution Robotics (CSR), a Loveland, Colorado-based robotics and automation solutions provider, marking RMH's first add-on since partnering with private equity firm Rotunda Capital Partners. CSR founder Mike W. Olson will remain to lead RMH's robotics division; the deal expands RMH's engineering capabilities and regional footprint across the Mountain West while integrating RMH's material handling and packaging offerings into CSR's customer base.

Acieta (Angeles Equity Partners Portfolio) Acquires Capital Industries

July 30, 2024

Industrial Services

Acieta, a robotics integration platform backed by Angeles Equity Partners, has acquired Capital Industries (Banks Machine & Engineering Inc. dba Capital Industries), a Shelbyville, Indiana-based custom robotics system integrator. The add-on expands Acieta's capabilities in material handling, assembly, test and control systems and broadens its end-market coverage across medical/pharmaceutical, aerospace & defense, and energy storage sectors.

Butler National Acquires KC Machine

October 2, 2023

Manufacturing

Butler National Corporation acquired KC Machine, a precision machine shop located near Kansas City, to add in‑house fabrication, repair and prototyping capabilities that support its aircraft modification and MRO operations. KC Machine — ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR‑compliant and a supplier to defense and diverse industrial customers — will continue operating under its existing name and culture, with former CEO Keith Diebold supporting the transition.

C.G. Machinery Acquires King Machine, Inc.

October 18, 2022

Industrial Services

C.G. Machinery, LLC acquired King Machine, Inc., a machine tool and machining robotics distributor based in Meridian, Idaho. The transaction, which closed on September 20, 2022, was advised by Generational Equity and expands C.G. Machinery's distribution and service footprint in Idaho and Montana, including King’s Eclipse Tool & Supply division.

MiQ Partners Acquires CKC Engineering

December 15, 2021

Manufacturing

MiQ Partners, a Resilience Capital Partners-backed intelligent automation platform, has acquired CKC Engineering, a precision automation machine builder based in Oakland, California. The add-on expands MiQ's California capacity (bringing total footprint to 155,000 sf), strengthens life sciences manufacturing capabilities (aseptic syringe filling, vertical farming solutions, medicinal product packaging) and adds roughly 13 engineers to the platform.