# PIA Automation acquires M&R Automation, forms global automation group

PIA Automation Holding GmbH has completed the acquisition of M&R Automation GmbH, creating a global automation specialist with around 1,100 employees and expected 2017 sales of over €220 million. The combined entity will operate under the PIA Automation brand.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-06-29
- Where: Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale, Germany, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: automation solutions, manufacturing solutions for automotive/powertrain and e-mobility, Industry 4.0 solutions
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [PIA Automation Holding GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/17315.md) (acquirer)
- [M&R Automation GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/17316.md) (target)
- [Preh IMA Automation Group](https://endata.com/companies/17317.md) (target)
- [Joyson Group](https://endata.com/companies/17318.md) (investor)
- [Quadriga Capital Beteiligungsberatung GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/17319.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [preh.com](https://www.preh.com/en/press/press-archives/detail/acquisition-of-mr-automation-and-preh-ima-automation-by-pia-automation-now-legally-effective), 2017-06-29: "The partnership between Preh IMA Automation and M&R Automation has created a global automation specialist that will be one of the top 5 players on the global market."

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