# Axcel partners with Picca Automation to create Nordic industrial automation leader

Axcel will acquire a majority stake in Picca Automation, a Danish industrial automation services and software provider, to build a leading Nordic industrial automation partner. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-01-06
- Where: Denmark, Denmark
- Status: announced
- Products: industrial automation services, software solutions
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Axcel](https://endata.com/companies/56551.md) (acquirer)
- [Picca Automation](https://endata.com/companies/60153.md) (target)

## Sources

- [axcel.com](https://axcel.com/axcel-partners-with-picca-automation-to-create-a-leading-nordic-industrial-automation-partner/), 2022-01-06: "The partnership between Picca Automation and Axcel aims to build a leading Nordic industrial automation partner by continuing to attract top talent, continue to develop value creating solutions for customers and acquire other industrial automation companies across the Nordic region."
- [hcnpartners.com](https://hcnpartners.com/portfolio/advised-the-shareholders-of-picca-automation-in-the-sale-to-axcel/), 2022-01-06: "The partnership between Picca Automation and Axcel aims to build a leading Nordic industrial automation partner by continuing to attract top talent, developing value-creating solutions and acquiring other industrial automation companies across the Nordic region."

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