Valin Corporation Acquires Sun Automation Inc.
July 30, 2021
Valin Corporation, a privately held technical solutions provider based in San Jose, California, acquired Sun Automation Inc., a Chandler, Arizona-based industrial automation solutions provider, effective July 30, 2021. The acquisition strengthens Valin's automation product portfolio and expands its geographic footprint into territories where it previously had limited representation.
- Buyers
- Valin Corporation
- Targets
- Sun Automation Inc.
- Sellers
- David Maher
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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