# Hitachi completes acquisition of MA micro automation

Hitachi Ltd. completed the acquisition of MA micro automation GmbH, a German provider of robotic and automation technology, on September 30, 2024. MA micro automation will operate under JR Automation, expanding Hitachi's reach in global automation markets.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-09-01
- Where: St. Leon-Rot, Germany, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: robotic and automation technology
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Hitachi](https://endata.com/companies/1325.md) (acquirer)
- [JR Automation](https://endata.com/companies/15177.md) (partner)
- [JR Automation Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/38930.md) (partner)
- [MA micro automation](https://endata.com/companies/77056.md) (target)

## Sources

- [hitachi.com](https://www.hitachi.com/en/press/articles/2024/09/1001/), 2024-09-01: "MA micro automation's capabilities are a perfect complement to JR Automation's plans for growth in the medical segment."
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hitachi-completes-acquisition-of-ma-micro-automation-of-germany-a-leading-provider-of-robotic-and-automation-technology-302261646.html), 2024-09-30: "MA micro automation's capabilities are a perfect complement to JR Automation's plans for growth in the medical segment."

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