# Showa Denko Carbon acquires 50% stake in AMI Automation

Showa Denko Carbon Inc., a graphite electrodes manufacturer, purchased a 50% stake in AMI Automation, a Mexican company specializing in industrial drive systems and meltshop solutions, forming a joint venture.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-02-18
- Where: Monterrey, Mexico, Mexico
- Status: completed
- Products: graphite electrodes, industrial drive systems, meltshop solutions
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Showa Denko Group](https://endata.com/companies/577.md) (investor)
- [AMI Automation](https://endata.com/companies/41611.md) (target)
- [Showa Denko Carbon Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/53342.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [scbiz.com](https://scbiz.com/ridgeville-manufacturer-invests-in-ami-group/), 2021-02-18: "The partnership between Showa Denko Carbon Inc. and AMI Automation — which specializes in industrial drive systems and meltshop solutions, including electrode regulation — could open up growth opportunities for both companies."

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