MotionTech has acquired two Midlands-based companies: Nottingham’s LAC Conveyors & Automation and Telford’s Holloway Control Systems.
The acquisitions of LAC and Holloway are steps in MotionTech’s ongoing strategy to build an automation powerhouse.
Louise Ringström Grandinson, CEO of MotionTech, said: “The addition of LAC and Holloway to our Group is not just an expansion of our capabilities, but a significant step towards realising our group vision to be a full service partner for customers in the automation market.”
LAC Conveyors & Automation specialises in the designing, manufacturing, and installation of automation solutions across various industries. The rapid growth of LAC over the last five years places them as one of the UK’s leading system integrators to well-known global brands.
Holloway Control Systems is known for its expertise in developing advanced control and software systems, further diversifying MotionTech’s offering and strengthening the Group’s software offering. Holloway, established in 2008, has become a leader in industrial automation, with extensive experience in PLC programming, SCADA systems and a comprehensive WCS offering.
“Joining MotionTech is a thrilling development for LAC. This move is in line with our core values of engineering excellence, innovation and adventure,” said Chris Unwin, CEO of LAC Conveyors & Automation. “This partnership will broaden our horizon with focus on accelerating our European expansion and allows us to continue offering top-notch solutions to our clients as we have always strived to do.”
Michael Ryan, Managing Director of AMH Material Handling, part of the MotionTech group, said: “These exciting additions to our group further enhance our collective strength and market reach. I am looking forward to exploring synergies and opportunities with the newest members of the family.”
