WeidmuĢller strengthens its presence in North America
Oct. 18, 2017
The WeidmuĢller Group, an international market leader in Industrial Connectivity and Automation headquartered in Detmold, Germany, announces the acquisition of the W Interconnections group companies in the USA, Canada and Mexico from Rockwell Automation, Inc. effective 1 October 2017.
The WeidmuĢller Group, an international market leader in Industrial Connectivity and Automation headquartered in Detmold, Germany, announces the acquisition of the W Interconnections group companies in the USA, Canada and Mexico from Rockwell Automation, Inc. effective 1 October 2017. The W Interconnections group sells products for Industrial Connectivity and Automation.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) region is one of the most important markets for Industry Automation. With this acquisition, WeidmuĢller strengthens its global presence and customer proximity as an international market leader in Industrial Connectivity and Automation. The acquisition supports WeidmuĢllerās growth strategy in Industrial Connectivity, Communication and Digitalization and reflects the long-term commitment of WeidmuĢller to the NAFTA market.
WeidmuĢller will continue to operate the business from the current sites in Richmond (USA), Toronto (CAN) and Puebla (Mex) and welcomes the colleagues who contribute with their best in class product, technology and application competence.
WeidmuĢller thanks Rockwell Automation for the successful relationship over the last fourteen years and is looking forward to continue a strong partnership.
Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price or contractual details.