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Han-Tek acquires PowerLab Control Technologies

The acquisition of PowerLab Control Technologies is expected to expand Han-Tek’s solutions portfolio with process controls and SCADA capabilities.

01/10/2011


Han-Tek Inc.Han-Tek Inc., a large materials handling and systems automation company in Upstate New York, announced its acquisition of PowerLab Control Technologies, an industrial systems integrator in North Carolina.

Through this acquisition, Han-Tek is bolstering its solutions portfolio with process controls and SCADA capabilities. PowerLab is the process of being integrated into Han-Tek’s Controls Division.

“We are fortunate to have the opportunity to add a synergistic company like PowerLab that allows us to continue to expand our capabilities and our customer reach,” said Jon Tobin, president of Han-Tek Inc. “This acquisition furthers our corporate strategy of making materials handling and automation more efficient and cost-effective through turnkey solutions for the manufacturing market.”

“This deal represents a solid partnership between PowerLab and Han-Tek,” said Bobby Cole, PowerLab’s former owner who becomes Han-Tek’s Controls Division manager. “Our customers will benefit from the powerful combination of PowerLab’s electrical controls and computer-based systems integration and Han-Tek’s mechanical capabilities and expertise.”

www.powerlabcontrols.com

PowerLab Control Technologies

www.han-tek.com

Han-Tek Inc.

- Edited by Amanda McLeman, Control Engineering, www.controleng.com



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