INDUSTRY NEWS
New acquisition confirmed for NP & A Group
Officials at Nidec Minster Corporation have announced the acquisition of Canadian-based Linear Automation Inc ., a supplier of specialised automation machinery with a focus on optimising metal stamping operations . With the acquisition , Linear Automation will be joining Nidec Press & Automation ( NP & A ), a global consortium of metalforming equipment manufacturers headquartered in Minster , Ohio ( USA ).
“ Linear is a natural fit ,” commented NP & A CEO , David Winch : “ It ’ s another strategic addition to the NP & A portfolio that will greatly benefit our customers with turnkey manufacturing systems and technical service from a single source .”
Linear Automation will join other metalforming OEM brands under the NP & A umbrella including : Minster Presses ( Ohio ); Arisa Presses ( Spain ); Kyori Presses ( Japan ); Vamco Feeds ( Pittsburgh , USA ); CHS Coil Lines ( Michigan , USA ); Automatic Feed Coil and Blank Processing Lines ( Ohio , USA ) and SYS Controls , Feeds and Automation ( Germany ).
Based in Barrie , Ontario , Linear Automation
Linear blank feed systems and automation .
was established in 1994 . It supplies press transfer automation ; blank feed systems ; endof-line automation ; robotic feeding and partstacking systems as well as press-to-press automation solutions .
The acquisition includes Linear ’ s headquarters and production facility in Barrie , along with North American service centres in Windsor , ON ( Canada ); Louisville , KY ( USA ) and Monterrey , Mexico .
Linear Automation President , Rama Jayaweera , said the acquisition will open new markets and provide expanded capital that will facilitate the company ’ s growth opportunities . Linear Automation and its 100 employees will continue to operate under its current leadership team at their present facilities .
“ This is a great opportunity for our business to expand and employees to prosper ,” he said . “ Not only do our products complement current offerings from the NP & A group , but we hope to take advantage of the global resources , industry contacts and new markets to help us better serve our customers .”
Nidec Press & Automation ( NP & A ) serves as the global metal forming division for the Nidec Corporation based in Kyoto , Japan . The NP & A group companies include more than 1,400 employees from 17 locations . The group operates a shared global customer service network with major service centres in Minster , Ohio ( USA ); Mexico , Germany , Spain and China . n www . nidecpa . com
Automation and robotics focus in Bilbao
In response to the growing influence of robotics and automation in different sectors of advanced industry , weAR is an international specialist event aimed at solving technical problems in user industries for smart manufacturing . The event , taking place every two years , will be held for the first time from 3-5 June 2025 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre ( Spain ) as part of + INDUSTRY .
“ The new event will provide a great opportunity for automation and robotics companies to promote themselves and make contact with a wide range of user industries . It will be held as part of the + INDUSTRY trade fairs , with leading sectors of advanced manufacturing represented , at BeDIGITAL ; ADDITßD ; MAINTENANCE ; PUMPS & VALVES ; SUBCONTRATACIÓN and weAR ,” commented show organisers , STECH ( the Spanish Association of Intelligent Technologies for the Manufacturing Industry ) and the Bilbao Exhibition Centre .
ADDITßD , one of the + INDUSTRY trade fairs .
“ Likewise , the WORKinn employment forum will continue to respond to the challenge of finding talent in the industry . With a format that includes an exhibition area , workshop area , demonstrations , technical visits and networking spaces ,
weAR aims to become a benchmark for robotics and automation . It will represent the full spectrum of intelligent and digital automation ,” they added .
The weAR exhibition area will mainly host companies from the Iberian Peninsula , France and North Africa and will showcase new technologies and innovations . n
https :// wear . bilbao exhibitioncentre . com / en /
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