HomeAlan CanzanoControlAutomation Company M&A Activity Could IncreaseThe "Great Recession" of 2009 saw U.S. Gross Domestic Product contract an estimated 0.3 percent for the year, even after a significant rebound in the second half of the year.ControlSo Far, So GoodSuccessful automation companies would be expected to be on the hunt for strategic acquisitions that fit with their core competencies.ControlA Look Back: 2007 Year in ReviewStrong operating performance drove strong equity market results, as several leading industrial automation companies reported banner years in 2007 and project even brighter futures in 2008.
