# Sonepar to acquire Brazilian automation distributor JAV Automação Industrial

Sonepar announced an agreement to acquire JAV Automação Industrial, an authorized Rockwell Automation distributor in Brazil. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close by end of July 2025.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-06-25
- Where: Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Status: announced
- Products: Rockwell Automation products, industrial automation distribution
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Sonepar](https://endata.com/companies/15722.md) (acquirer)
- [JAV Automação Industrial](https://endata.com/companies/85578.md) (target)
- [LADDER](https://endata.com/companies/86189.md) (target)
- [INTERENG](https://endata.com/companies/86190.md) (target)

## Sources

- [inddist.com](https://www.inddist.com/mergers-acquisitions/news/22944324/sonepar-to-acquire-brazilian-automation-distributor), 2025-06-25: "We look forward to welcoming JAV into our organization and are confident that this step will strengthen Sonepar’s position and enhance our offering across the Brazilian market."
- [ewweb.com](https://www.ewweb.com/news/mergers-acquisitions/article/55304763/sonepar-to-acquire-two-rockwell-automation-distributors-in-brazil), 2025-07-22: "This acquisition is perfectly aligned with our sustainable growth strategy and Sonepar's mission to drive progress for future generations."

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