# Weidmüller acquires W Interconnections group from Rockwell Automation

Weidmüller Group announced the acquisition of the W Interconnections group companies from Rockwell Automation, Inc., effective October 1, 2017. The acquired business sells industrial connectivity and automation products in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Financial terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-10-02
- Where: Richmond, Virginia; Toronto, Canada; Puebla, Mexico, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: industrial connectivity products, automation products
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Rockwell Automation](https://endata.com/companies/2401.md) (partner)
- [Weidmuller](https://endata.com/companies/8376.md) (acquirer)
- [W Interconnections](https://endata.com/companies/17720.md) (target)

## Sources

- [revista-fabricacion.com](https://www.revista-fabricacion.com/news/10931-weidm%C3%BCller-refuerza-su-presencia-en-norteam%C3%A9rica), 2017-10-05: "La adquisición de las empresas del grupo W Interconnections en los EE.UU., Canadá y México pertenecientes a Rockwell Automation, Inc. ha sido efectiva el 1 de octubre de 2017."
- [automation.com](https://www.automation.com/article/weidmller-announces-acquisition-of-w-interconnecti), 2017-10-19: "With this acquisition, Weidmüller intends to strengthen its global presence and customer proximity in the Industrial Connectivity and Automation market."

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