M&A Guidance for the Automation Industry
Strategic Transactions Tailored to Your Automation Business Goals
The automation industry is at a pivotal juncture, experiencing transformative changes that are redefining the future of manufacturing. From the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced robotics to the alignment of automation with sustainability goals, the landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace.
These trends are not only shaping the way businesses operate but also influencing the strategies for buying and selling within the sector.
NuVescor understands the unique challenges and opportunities within the automation industry. Our team’s extensive knowledge of the manufacturing landscape allows us to provide personalized strategies for each client, maximizing their company’s value and ensuring a successful transaction. Our focus on the automation sector has helped us establish a strong reputation as a trusted partner for business owners in this industry.
Manufacturer of systems that use a combination of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic devices, and computers to eliminate or reduce human intervention
A few sample transactions above
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| Image | Seller Description | Seller End Markets | Seller Capabilities | Buyer Sector | Buyer End Markets | Buyer Description | Transaction Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest based industrial design and automation system integrator | Automotive, consumer goods, food and beverage, medical device assembly | Design, build, commission and validation of control systems and equipment | Industrial process improvement | Multiple different market segments including, food, waste water, industrials, and agriculture | European based publicly traded strategic buyer | Add additional US based capability to their industrial process improvement division | 
| Automated Machine Manufacturer | Automotive, office furniture, and various other applications | Design, engineering, and assembly of custom special machines with controls engineering capability as well | Private equity | None existing, this was their first purchase | Private equity | Make an investment in the growing space of automation | 
| Midwest Automation Systems | Water, consumer products, automotive, and other | Controls engineering | Various | Primarily automotive, many others as well | Strategic buyer & private equity | Add unique controls engineering capabilities to existing automation platform | 
| Michigan based assembly and test equipment manufacturer | Automotive | Design engineering and integration of assembly and test machines supporting driveline manufacturing | None | None existing, this was their first purchase | Individual | Purchase a business and grow it with their family's involvement | 
| Indiana based assembly and automation equipment manufacturer | Automotive | Design engineering and assembly of machines supporting driveline manufacturing | Aluminum fabrication and laser cutting | Various | Strategic buyer & private equity | Provide synergy and get more into the automation industry | 
| Building Automation | Institutional, educational, and industrial facilities | Installation and support of energy controls and monitoring systems | Institutional, educational, and industrial facilities | Installation and support of energy controls and monitoring systems | Strategic buyer | Growth and overlap with similar geography and operations |
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