Hitachi, Ltd. and JR Automation Technologies, LLC (CEO: Bryan Jones, “JR Automation”) announced that Hitachi has completed the acquisition of the robotic SI business mainly operated by JR Automation from funds managed by Crestview Partners (“Crestview”). The agreement to acquire JR Automation was announced on April 23, 2019 (EST) and the companies are pleased to have brought this deal to a successful conclusion.
JR Automation and Hitachi have been closely engaged throughout the integration process leading to the closing, working together to ensure a seamless transition for our customers. JR Automation and Hitachi share common values that will strengthen and accelerate the partnership and help quickly pair JR Automation’s global strengths in robotic system integration with Hitachi’s deep skill sets in artificial intelligence and IoT solutions for manufacturing.
Bryan Jones, CEO of JR Automation said, “It’s uplifting to see how closely our two companies are aligned and I’m excited about what the opportunities are going forward.”
Masakazu Aoki, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd. said, “With JR Automation’s robotic system integration capabilities, combined with Hitachi’s digital solutions and technologies, we can provide customers with new, unparalleled value by connecting the whole process. We can now provide our customers with seamless solutions, connecting the entire value chain with data to achieve total optimization.”
Jun Abe, Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Industry & Distribution Business Unit of Hitachi, Ltd. said, “Customers in the manufacturing and distribution industries are always thinking about how to speed up their businesses in a diversifying and increasingly sophisticated business environment. Through our partnership with JR Automation, we aim to become the best solution partner for industrial customers worldwide.”
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