# Karnell acquires majority stake in Eton Systems

Private equity firm Karnell has acquired a majority of shares in automation company Eton Systems AB from Eton Innovation AB. The acquisition was announced on January 16, 2019.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-01-16
- Where: Sweden
- Status: completed
- Products: overhead handling systems
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Karnell](https://endata.com/companies/19459.md) (acquirer)
- [Eton Systems](https://endata.com/companies/19460.md) (target)
- [Eton Innovation](https://endata.com/companies/19461.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [evertiq.se](https://evertiq.se/news/36640), 2019-01-16: "Med Karnell som ny huvudägare känner jag mig trygg i att familjens mångåriga verksamhet kommer att vidareutvecklas på ett bra sätt."

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