Lear Corporation Acquires StoneShield Engineering
February 4, 2025
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.
- Buyers
- Lear Corporation
- Targets
- StoneShield Engineering
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Portugal
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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