PCE Automation Acquires Olmec-UK

SCIO Automation Acquires CEC Controls Company, Inc.

August 15, 2024

Industrial Services

SCIO Automation GmbH has acquired CEC Controls Company, Inc., a Warren, Michigan-based controls systems integrator and former subsidiary of John Wood Group PLC. The acquisition expands SCIO Automation's presence in North America and strengthens its discrete automation and industrial/process control capabilities across automotive, water/wastewater and industrial manufacturing end markets.

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.

Leadec Acquires Elmleigh Electrical Systems Limited

September 30, 2022

Industrial Services

Leadec, a Triton Fund IV portfolio company, has acquired Elmleigh Electrical Systems Limited, a UK-based process automation specialist and systems integrator, effective September 30, 2022. The deal expands Leadec’s automation and systems-integration capabilities in Europe, strengthening its presence in the food & beverage and parcel distribution end markets.

Accenture Acquires Eclipse Automation

August 29, 2022

Industrial Services

Accenture has completed its acquisition of Eclipse Automation, a Cambridge, Ontario–based provider of customized manufacturing automation and robotics solutions. The deal integrates Eclipse's ~800 professionals into Accenture’s Industry X digital engineering and manufacturing practice to expand Accenture’s factory automation, robotics and smart-manufacturing capabilities.

Acrelec Acquires Odema Ltd

May 10, 2022

IT Services

Acrelec (via its UK division) has acquired UK-based IT deployment specialist Odema Ltd to expand its services capabilities in the hospitality and retail sectors. The deal strengthens Acrelec's UK presence (adding a Greater Manchester technical hub) and deepens support for existing customers such as McDonald's UK.

Lynx Equity Acquires Obel-P Automation A/S

February 4, 2022

Manufacturing

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Obel-P Automation A/S, a Herning, Denmark-based manufacturer of automation equipment for the wood industry. Obel-P (founded 1954, ~30 employees) will remain led by its existing management team and joins Lynx's Danish portfolio as Lynx pursues further European acquisition opportunities.