# Hexagon acquires HARD-LINE to strengthen mining automation

Hexagon AB announced the acquisition of HARD-LINE, a global leader in mine automation and remote-control technology, on July 12, 2023. HARD-LINE has around 100 employees and is headquartered in Sudbury, Canada.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-07-12
- Where: Sudbury, Canada, Canada
- Jobs: 100
- Status: completed
- Products: mine automation and remote-control technology, tele-remote operation systems, by-wire technologies
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Hexagon](https://endata.com/companies/4481.md) (acquirer)
- [HARD-LINE](https://endata.com/companies/71391.md) (target)
- [CADS Additive GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/72257.md) (target)

## Sources

- [hexagon.com](https://hexagon.com/about/news-media/press-releases/2143919/hexagon-strengthens-its-mining-automation-and-safety-solutions-with-acquisition-of-hard-line), 2023-07-12: "Hexagon AB, the global leader in digital reality solutions, today announced the acquisition of HARD-LINE, a fast-growing, global leader in mine automation, remote-control technology and mine production optimisation."
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hexagon-strengthens-its-mining-automation-and-safety-solutions-with-acquisition-of-hard-line-301875154.html), 2023-07-12: "Hexagon strengthens its mining automation and safety solutions with acquisition of HARD-LINE"
- [ohscanada.com](https://www.ohscanada.com/hexagon-strengthens-mine-safety-and-automation-with-acquisition-of-hard-line/), 2023-07-12: "Hexagon’s Mining division has announced the acquisition of HARD-LINE, a Canadian company specializing in mine automation, remote-control technology, and mine production optimization."
- [cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/hard-line-sells-sudbury-jobs-1.6909089), 2023-07-17: "Mining supply company Hexagon, based in Sweden, announced it had purchased Hard-Line on July 12."
- [plantservices.com](https://www.plantservices.com/industry-news/article/33010391/industrial-mergers-and-acquisitions-emerson-dupont-exxon-mobil-and-more), 2023-08-25: "CADS Additive’s specialized software simplifies the process of 3D printing on powder bed fusion (PBF) machines and aids companies in preparing their designs for metal additive manufacturing."

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