{"id":51122,"date":"2021-06-15T12:09:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T10:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/?p=51122"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:48:39","slug":"the-3-most-relevant-acquisitions-in-industrial-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/las-3-adquisiciones-en-automatizacion-industrial\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 most relevant acquisitions in Industrial Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"

As in other sectors with a technological component, such as the cloud computing sector, there are also large companies that [...] mergers and acquisitions<\/a> in Industrial Automation, a sector which, as described in the Investment Analysis by Baker Tilly<\/a>The company's activity is based on the use of control systems and technology through robots and computers to carry out industrial processes more efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A very clear example of industrial automation can be found in the automotive industry. In this sector, a large number of processes have been automated thanks to the development of new technologies such as the assembly robots<\/strong>. This innovation also makes it possible to dispense with the need for workers in potentially dangerous tasks. These positive factors, among many others, make the automation industry a sector with a high potential for growth. great projection in the near future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of trading activity, there is a total of 478 mergers and acquisitions<\/a> of companies belonging to the industrial automation sector. In addition, almost 500 operations have been carried out, with the purchasing company belonging to the aforementioned sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will focus on three of the largest and most important mergers and acquisitions<\/a> in Industrial Automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n



Columbus McKinnon acquires Dorner Holding Corporation for US$485 million<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The company Columbus McKinnon<\/a> based in Buffalo, USA, announced on 1 March the purchase of the US-based company Dorner Holding Corporation<\/a> 485 million, with the deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Columbus McKinnon is a leader in motion control and lifting technology. With more than 145 years of experience, this company is present in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and North America. Dorner is a company specialising in industrial conveyors and packaging for industrial chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This acquisition becomes Columbus' 15th company purchase, creating a growth catalyst for Columbus and providing the diversification it needs in many end-markets through expanded product offerings. In addition, this transaction assists Dorner in its geographic expansion, thanks to Columbus' strong global presence. This transaction marks a shift towards the smart move and serves as a platform to expand capabilities in advanced, high-tech automation solutions.


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Boeing buys aerospace part of KLX for US$ 3.2 billion<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This operation, which took place in May 2018, is particularly noteworthy for its large amount. Boeing <\/a>is the world's leading aerospace company and manufacturer of commercial aircraft, space, defence and security systems. It supports allied airlines in more than 150 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, KLX Aerospace<\/a>The KLX Energy Services Group, following its divestiture and separation from the KLX Energy Services Group, provides its customers with mission-critical products and complex logistics solutions in the aerospace sector. It merged with Aviall, a Boeing-owned aircraft parts distributor, to achieve a seamless operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This business merger will provide a unique advantage that will be reflected in the supply chain, bringing together two leaders with complementary distribution, solution and product capabilities. The acquisition was completed in cash.


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Williams Scotsman International to acquire Mobile mini in July 2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The third of the mergers and acquisitions<\/a> in Industrial Automation is the one carried out by the American company WillScot<\/a>based in Baltimore, is the leading provider of temporary workspaces. It is dedicated to providing workspaces so that clients have spaces that are comfortable and specified to their criteria. As they say, \"one call gets your building configured, tidy, delivered, installed and open for staff to be productive immediately\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Mobile mini<\/a> is a leader in portable warehouses, achieving automation in the storage processes for its customers because, as with WillScot, with one call you have a warehouse where and how you want it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deal was completed in July for $6.6 billion. This amount consolidated William Scotsman as the undisputed leader in its sector, with the largest fleet of offices and the highest quality portable warehouses. In addition, both companies have focused on process automation, resulting in greater customer convenience and a better service and product experience.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Al igual que en otros sectores de componente tecnol\u00f3gico, como el sector del Cloud Computing, tambi\u00e9n existen grandes fusiones y adquisiciones en Automatizaci\u00f3n Industrial, un sector que, tal y como se describe en el An\u00e1lisis de Inversi\u00f3n realizado por Baker Tilly, basa su actividad en la utilizaci\u00f3n de sistemas de control y de tecnolog\u00eda a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":51133,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

Al igual que en otros sectores de componente tecnol\u00f3gico, como el sector del Cloud Computing, tambi\u00e9n existen grandes fusiones y adquisiciones<\/a> en Automatizaci\u00f3n Industrial, un sector que, tal y como se describe en el An\u00e1lisis de Inversi\u00f3n realizado por Baker Tilly<\/a>, basa su actividad en la utilizaci\u00f3n de sistemas de control y de tecnolog\u00eda a trav\u00e9s de robots y de ordenadores para llevar a cabo procesos industriales de forma m\u00e1s eficiente. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ejemplo<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Un ejemplo muy claro de automatizaci\u00f3n industrial se da en la industria de la automoci\u00f3n. En este sector han automatizado gran cantidad de procesos gracias al desarrollo de las nuevas tecnolog\u00edas, como lo son los robots de ensamblaje<\/strong>. Esta innovaci\u00f3n permite, adem\u00e1s, prescindir de trabajadores en tareas que pueden ser potencialmente peligrosas. Estos factores positivos, entre otros tantos, hacen que la industria de la automatizaci\u00f3n sea un sector con gran proyecci\u00f3n en el futuro cercano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

En cuanto a la actividad de compraventa, existe un total de 478 fusiones y adquisiciones<\/a> de compa\u00f1\u00edas pertenecientes al sector de la automatizaci\u00f3n industrial. Adem\u00e1s, son casi 500 operaciones las que se han realizado siendo la empresa compradora la perteneciente al sector mencionado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

En este art\u00edculo nos centraremos, en tres 3 de las mayores fusiones y adquisiciones<\/a> en Automatizaci\u00f3n Industrial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n



Columbus McKinnon adquiere Dorner Holding Corporation por 485 millones de d\u00f3lares<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

La empresa Columbus McKinnon<\/a> con sede en Buffalo, Estados Unidos, anunci\u00f3 el 1 de marzo la compra de la empresa estadounidense Dorner Holding Corporation<\/a> por un valor de 485 millones de d\u00f3lares, a la espera de cerrar el trato en el primer trimestre del 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Columbus McKinnon es l\u00edder en tecnolog\u00eda de control y elevaci\u00f3n del movimiento. Con m\u00e1s de 145 a\u00f1os de experiencia, esta compa\u00f1\u00eda est\u00e1 presente en Europa, Asia, \u00c1frica, Am\u00e9rica latina y Norte Am\u00e9rica. Por su parte, Dorner es una empresa especializada en transportadores industriales y en el embalaje propio de las cadenas industriales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Esta compra de empresa se convierte en la n\u00famero 15 por parte de Columbus creando un catalizador de crecimiento para ella y proporcionando la diversificaci\u00f3n que necesita en muchos mercados finales, gracias a la expansi\u00f3n de la oferta de productos. Adem\u00e1s, esta operaci\u00f3n ayuda a Dorner en su expansi\u00f3n geogr\u00e1fica, gracias a la gran presencia global de Columbus. Esta operaci\u00f3n marca un cambio de tendencia hacia el movimiento inteligente y sirve como plataforma para expandir las capacidades en soluciones de automatizaci\u00f3n avanzadas y de alta tecnolog\u00eda.


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Boeing compra la parte aeroespacial de KLX por 3.200 millones de d\u00f3lares<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

De esta operaci\u00f3n, realizada en mayo del 2018, principalmente llama la atenci\u00f3n su gran importe. Boeing <\/a>es la compa\u00f1\u00eda aeroespacial y fabricante de aviones comerciales, sistemas espaciales, de defensa y de seguridad l\u00edder en el mundo. Presta apoyo a otras compa\u00f1\u00edas a\u00e9reas aliadas en m\u00e1s de 150 pa\u00edses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Boeingfusiones y adquisiciones<\/a> en Automatizaci\u00f3n industrial con mayor importe: 3.200 millones de d\u00f3lares\" width=\"461\" height=\"172\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Por su parte, KLX aeroespacial<\/a>, tras su desinversi\u00f3n y separaci\u00f3n del Grupo de Servicios Energ\u00e9ticos de KLX, provee a sus clientes productos de misi\u00f3n cr\u00edtica y soluciones log\u00edsticas complejas en el sector aeroespacial. Esta se fusion\u00f3 con Aviall, distribuidor de piezas de aeronaves perteneciente a Boeing, para conseguir un perfecto funcionamiento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Esta fusi\u00f3n de negocios proporcionar\u00e1 una ventaja \u00fanica que se ver\u00e1 reflejada en la cadena de suministro, aunando dos l\u00edderes con capacidades complementarias de distribuci\u00f3n, de soluciones y de productos. La adquisici\u00f3n se realiz\u00f3 en efectivo.


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Williams Scotsman International adquiri\u00f3 Mobile mini en julio de 2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

La tercera de las fusiones y adquisiciones<\/a> en Automatizaci\u00f3n Industrial m\u00e1s relevantes es la realizada por la empresa estadounidense WillScot<\/a>, con sede en Baltimore, es el proveedor l\u00edder de espacios de trabajo temporales. Se dedica a proporcionar sedes de trabajo para que los clientes tengan espacios c\u00f3modos y especificados seg\u00fan sus criterios. Como ellos dicen: \u201ccon una llamada consigue que su edificio est\u00e9 configurado, ordenado, entregado, instalado y abierto para que el personal sea productivo de inmediato.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mobile<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Por otro lado, Mobile mini<\/a> es l\u00edder en almacenes port\u00e1tiles, consiguiendo una automatizaci\u00f3n en los procesos de almacenamiento para sus clientes ya que, al igual que ocurre con WillScot, con una llamada ya dispones de un almac\u00e9n d\u00f3nde y c\u00f3mo quieras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La operaci\u00f3n se realiz\u00f3 en julio, por una cantidad de 6.600 millones de d\u00f3lares. Esta cantidad consolid\u00f3 a William Scotsman como l\u00edder indiscutible en su sector, disponiendo de la mayor flota de oficinas y almacenes port\u00e1tiles de la mayor calidad. Adem\u00e1s, ambas empresas se han centrado en la automatizaci\u00f3n del proceso, consiguiendo mayor comodidad para el cliente y una mejor experiencia del servicio y del producto en cuesti\u00f3n.<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1751],"tags":[1784,1782,1783,1785,1787,1786],"sectores":[2215],"tipo-contenido":[2260],"class_list":["post-51122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adquisiciones-mas-relevantes","tag-boeing","tag-columbus-mckinnon","tag-dorner-holding-corporation","tag-klx-aeroespacial","tag-mobile-mini","tag-willscot","sectores-industrial-tech","tipo-contenido-noticias"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51122"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51122\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51122"},{"taxonomy":"sectores","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sectores?post=51122"},{"taxonomy":"tipo-contenido","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tipo-contenido?post=51122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}