# SIM Automation GmbH acquires Optima automation GmbH

SIM Automation GmbH, a portfolio company of Private Assets AG, acquired Optima automation GmbH, a specialist in assembly technology with about 50 employees in Fellbach, from the Optima group. The location and workforce will be retained.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-12-05
- Where: Fellbach, Germany
- Jobs: 50
- Status: completed
- Products: assembly technology
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Optima](https://endata.com/companies/13073.md) (partner)
- [Private Assets AG](https://endata.com/companies/54158.md) (investor)
- [SIM Automation](https://endata.com/companies/54159.md) (acquirer)
- [Optima automation GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/67087.md) (target)

## Sources

- [wintergerst.com](https://www.wintergerst.com/en/news/article/wintergerst-assists-with-the-sale-of-optima-automation-gmbh-to-private-assets-ag), 2022-12-05: "SIM Automation GmbH acquires the automation subsidiary of OPTIMA"

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