Atlas Copco acquires UK process control expert
Published by Angharad Lock,
Digital Assistant Editor
World Coal,
Atlas Copco, a provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has announced it has acquired the assets of NJS Technologies Ltd., an engineering and sales company that specialises in process control systems for assembly operations. The acquired business will become part of the Chicago Pneumatic Tools division in Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique business area, which provides industrial power tools and systems, industrial assembly solutions, and quality assurance products.
NJS Technologies, commonly known as Pivotware, is based in Burton, near Birmingham, UK. It had revenue in 2014 of about £0.7 million. The privately-owned company provides error-proofing solutions for original equipment manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive and other industries. Atlas Copco is taking over seven employees.
Commenting on the announcement, President for Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique Business area, Mats Rahmström, said: “This acquisition is a strategic fit as it will expand our product and service offering to manufacturing customers globally. We are looking forward to helping customers further increase their productivity through enhanced quality.”
Edited from press release by Angharad Lock
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/05102015/atlas-copco-acquires-uk-process-control-expert-2957/
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