ORBIS Acquires Robinson Industries

York Space Systems Acquires Orbion Space Technology

March 13, 2026

Industrial Services

York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology to strengthen its vertically integrated satellite propulsion and reduce supply-chain risk. Orbion will continue operating as a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of York while supplying electric propulsion systems (Hall-effect thrusters) used on York spacecraft.

Symplicity Acquires Orbis Communications

December 6, 2021

Education

Symplicity Corporation, an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, has acquired Orbis Communications, a Hamilton, Ontario–based experiential learning and outcomes platform for post-secondary institutions. The acquisition expands Symplicity’s presence and market share in Canada and broadens its experiential learning and early-talent employer network for higher-education customers.

OMNI Systems Acquires ITW Labels from Illinois Tool Works

April 4, 2023

Packaging

OMNI Systems, a Cleveland-based thermal label printer, has acquired ITW Labels from Illinois Tool Works. The acquisition expands OMNI’s geographic footprint and printing capabilities by adding ITW Labels’ operations in St. Charles, Missouri; Gardner, Kansas; and Bogart, Georgia, while preserving local plants and employees.

McNally Capital and Nio Advisors Acquire Orbis Operations

April 8, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

McNally Capital, alongside co-investor Nio Advisors, has acquired Orbis Operations, a provider of intelligence, national security advisory, software engineering, cyber services, and situational awareness training. The acquisition is a platform investment for McNally Capital (from its committed buyout vehicle) to expand its capabilities and presence in the national security and intelligence sector.

GI Partners Acquires ORBCOMM

September 1, 2021

Telecommunications

GI Partners completed the all-cash acquisition of ORBCOMM Inc., a global industrial IoT provider, valuing the company at approximately $1.1 billion including net debt. The transaction takes ORBCOMM private and is intended to accelerate the company’s innovation, operational improvements, and expansion into new markets.

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.