M&A Deal Summary

Rockwell Automation Acquires Automation Control Products

On September 12, 2016, Rockwell Automation acquired software company Automation Control Products

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Rockwell Automation’s 6th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Rockwell Automation’s 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Rockwell Automation’s 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-09-12
Target Automation Control Products
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Rockwell Automation
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Automation Control Products

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Automation Control Products, Inc. is a provider of centralized thin client, remote desktop and server management software. ACP’s two core products, ThinManager and Relevance, provide manufacturing and industrial leaders with visual display and software solutions to manage information and streamline workflows for a more connected manufacturing environment.

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Buyer

Rockwell Automation

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Category Company
Founded 1903
Sector Machinery
Employees29,000
Revenue 9.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Rockwell Automation's corporate headquarters in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Rockwell Automation's corporate headquarters in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rockwell Automation is a provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage for their businesses. Rockwell Automation was formed in 1903 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 29
Sector (Software) 6 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 13 of 28
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 18
Year (2016) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-10 MagneMotion

Devens, Massachusetts, United States

MagneMotion, Inc. is a manufacturer of a broad range of industrial applications including automotive and general assembly, packaging and material handling machines.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-03 MAVERICK Technologies

Columbia, Illinois, United States

MAVERICK Technologies LLC is an independent systems integrator in North America, and is a global leader in industrial automation, enterprise integration and strategic manufacturing solutions for clients across a wide range of manufacturing and process industries.

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