# Comrod subsidiary SMV acquires automation division of Westcontrol

Comrod subsidiary Sørskår Mekaniske Verksted (SMV) has acquired the automation division of Westcontrol AS, enhancing its expertise in automation and robotics.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-10-14
- Where: Norway
- Status: completed
- Products: automation division, robotization solutions
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Comrod Communication AS](https://endata.com/companies/44669.md) (partner)
- [Sørskår Mekaniske Verksted AS](https://endata.com/companies/44670.md) (acquirer)
- [Westcontrol](https://endata.com/companies/50522.md) (target)

## Sources

- [comrod.com](https://www.comrod.com/news/a-new-collaboration-in-robotics/), 2020-10-14: "Robotization will be absolutely crucial to be competitive in a high-cost country like Norway."

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