# JR Automation acquires Doerfer Corporation's automation systems group

JR Automation, a provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions, has acquired Doerfer Corporation's automation systems group, which includes Advanced Automation, Wright Industries, and other entities. The acquisition expands JR Automation's footprint into Europe and Asia.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-12-22
- Where: Holland, Michigan, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Crestview Partners](https://endata.com/companies/377.md) (investor)
- [JR Automation](https://endata.com/companies/15177.md) (acquirer)
- [Doerfer Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/18071.md) (target)
- [Advanced Automation](https://endata.com/companies/18072.md) (target)
- [Wright Industries](https://endata.com/companies/18073.md) (target)
- [FSA Systemes D'Assemblage](https://endata.com/companies/18074.md) (target)
- [FSA Romania](https://endata.com/companies/18075.md) (target)
- [PSB Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/18076.md) (target)
- [Beijing BYJC-Fabricom Assembly Line Co., Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/18077.md) (target)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jr-automation-acquires-doerfer-corporations-automation-systems-group-300575033.html), 2017-12-22: "The acquisition of these businesses will solidify JR Automation's position as a global leader in creating automated solutions, enabling us to better serve the needs of all of our customers."

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