Lear Corporation Acquires WIP Industrial Automation

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.

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.

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.

Lear Corporation Acquires StoneShield Engineering

February 4, 2025

Automotive

Lear Corporation has acquired StoneShield Engineering, a privately held system integrator based in Castelo Branco, Portugal, that specializes in automation solutions for the wire harness industry. The purchase strengthens Lear's E-Systems business by adding robotics, automated taping and high-voltage harness assembly capabilities to accelerate production automation and operational efficiency.

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.

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.