The Bundy Group reported 16 automation transactions in its September 2026 summary report. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted below including transactions involving Dart Controls, Flow Control Holdings, Open Automation Software, Power Motion and others.
September 2026 merger, acquisition, automation industry insights
- In the September 2026 monthly report for the Control Engineering website, the Bundy Group, which helps with mergers, acquisitions and raising capital, reported 16 transactions.
- Companies included in the Bundy Group September 2026 reports include Dart Controls, Flow Control Holdings, Open Automation Software, Power Motion, among others.
- Technologies and services involved include flow control, industrial data management, motion system integration, motor controls, PLC programming, pneumatics and robotics.
Recent automation mergers, acquisitions and investments involve flow control, industrial data management, motion system integration, motor controls, PLC programming, pneumatics, robotics and other automation technologies. Bundy Group, an investment bank and advisory firm that specializes in the automation segment, provides an update on mergers and acquisitions and capital placement activity for this industry, with 16 September 2026 report transactions, including Dart Controls, Flow Control Holdings, Open Automation Software and Power Motion. The Bundy Group said the automation market continues to experience many mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets activities. Activity drivers include the growth-oriented nature of the automation market, the consolidation opportunities within the industry and the strength of many of the companies operating within it. The automation market has attracted a critical mass of strategic buyers and financial sponsors (private-equity groups, family offices, institutional investors) that seek to own or invest in the industry. From such Bundy Group closed automation transactions as CITI System Integrators and Ultimation, and the team continues to see strong interest from a range of qualified buyers in the automation segment. More evidence of the robust M&A and capital placement activity in automation is provided in the transactions listed.
Mirae Asset, Meituan Strategic Investment and others invested in D-Robotics, Sept. 17
D-Robotics completed a $400 million Series C funding round to expand its robotics computing infrastructure, including its Sunrise chip portfolio and integrated hardware-software platform for humanoid and other AI robots. The round included a strategic investment from a leading global internet company, top-tier investment institutions, and follow-on investments from existing shareholders.
Alvetst Group acquired EasyMile created TLD Robotics, Sept. 16
Alvest Group acquired EasyMile and combined its autonomous-driving technology with TractEasy and TLD’s driverless activities to create TLD Robotics. The new platform develops autonomous vehicles and software for airport, industrial, manufacturing and logistics operations.
Tavoron acquired Power Motion, Sept. 14
Tavoron acquired Power Motion, a St. Louis-based industrial automation solutions provider and systems integrator specializing in robotics, machine vision, motion control, PLCs, safety systems and control-panel engineering. The acquisition expands Tavoron’s automation and robotics capabilities and strengthens its presence across the Midwest and South-Central United States.
SeQent acquired Open Automation Software, Sept. 10
SeQent acquired Open Automation Software, a provider of industrial data connectivity software that moves data between controllers, databases and cloud services. The acquisition expands SeQent’s industrial automation software capabilities from alarm notification into edge-to-cloud connectivity, historization, visualization and industrial data integration.
Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium agreed to acquire SI Solutions, Sept. 10
Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium has agreed to acquire a majority stake in SI Solutions from MidOcean Partners. SI Solutions provides engineering, testing, inspection, controls, software and maintenance services for nuclear, power generation, pipelines, petrochemical, civil and other critical infrastructure markets.
Blackstone agreed to acquire Flow Control Holdings, Sept. 10
Blackstone agreed to acquire Flow Control Holdings, a U.S. provider of highly engineered flow-control components used in data center liquid cooling, food and beverage and pharmaceutical applications. The acquisition gives Blackstone exposure to growing AI data-center cooling demand through FCH’s hoses, fittings, valves, pumps and custom assemblies used in coolant distribution and secondary fluid networks.
Relevant Solutions acquired Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems, Sept. 9
Relevant Solutions acquired Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems, an Ohio-based provider of thermal-process control system engineering, industrial furnace solutions, testing, calibration and metrology services. The acquisition expands Relevant’s combustion, instrumentation, thermal-processing and calibration capabilities for aerospace, defense, automotive, medical and other highly regulated industrial markets.
Flex agreed to acquire EPC Power, Sept. 3
Flex agreed to acquire EPC Power, a California-based designer and manufacturer of intelligent power-conversion systems for data centers, utility-scale energy storage and microgrids. The acquisition expands Flex’s electrical infrastructure capabilities with advanced rectifiers, DC power conversion, grid-forming technology and next-generation power systems for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Nibco acquired UniTorq Actuators and Controls, Sept. 2
Nibco acquired UniTorq Actuators and Controls, a Georgia-based provider of pneumatic and electric valve actuators, accessories and control products. The acquisition expands Nibco’s valve actuation capabilities across commercial and industrial markets.
Ondex Automation acquired ROI Engineering, Sept. 2
Ondex Automation acquired ROI Engineering, a Laguna Hills, California-based control systems integrator specializing in process controls, PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development and turnkey automation solutions. The acquisition expands Ondex’s process automation capabilities and establishes a West Coast presence, particularly supporting food and beverage, commercial bakery and petrochemical customers.
Ferguson Enterprises acquired FWI Holdings, Sept. 1
Ferguson acquired FloWorks, a Houston-based industrial distributor and service provider specializing in highly technical valves, automation, rotating equipment and flow-control solutions. The acquisition expands Ferguson’s capabilities across industrial, data center, semiconductor, power generation, pharmaceutical, chemical and refining markets.
Flex Machine Tools acquired Tarus Products, Aug. 28
Flex Machine Tools acquired Tarus, a Sterling Heights, Michigan-based manufacturer of large-format CNC machine tools, gun-drilling systems, coordinate measuring machines and automotive design-studio solutions. The acquisition expands Flex Machine Tools’ U.S. manufacturing capacity and adds large-scale precision machining and engineering capabilities serving automotive, aerospace, defense, energy and heavy industrial markets.
PPC Partners acquired Sapience Automation, Aug. 25
PPC Partners acquired Sapience Automation, a Charleston, South Carolina-based provider of industrial automation, robotics, controls and digital manufacturing solutions. The acquisition expands PPC Partners’ automation and robotics capabilities across manufacturing, life sciences, packaging, distribution, automotive, aerospace, medical and defense markets.
Global Point Technology Group acquired Dart Controls, Aug. 24
Global Point Technology Group acquired Dart Controls, a Zionsville, Indiana-based manufacturer of AC, DC, and brushless DC motor controls, digital drives, potentiometers, encoders and related control products. Dart will operate under Global Point’s American Control Electronics brand, expanding the group’s industrial motor-control portfolio and engineering capabilities for OEM and industrial customers.
Neura Mobile Robots acquired Adlatus Robotics, Aug. 24
Neura Robotics has acquired Adlatus Robotics, a German developer of autonomous professional cleaning robots. The acquisition expands Neura’s mobile robotics capabilities and strengthens its position in service robotics by combining Adlatus’ autonomous cleaning technology with Neura’s cognitive robotics platform.
Mission Critical Group acquired Anchor Automation, Aug. 4
Mission Critical Group acquired Anchor Automation, a South Carolina-based provider of industrial automation, controls integration, remote monitoring and connected services. The acquisition expands MCG’s capabilities across control systems, system visibility, commissioning, remote monitoring and lifecycle support for mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
Clint Bundy is managing director, Bundy Group, which helps with mergers, acquisitions and raising capital. Edited by Mark T. Hoske, editor-in-chief, Control Engineering, Arrowfly, [email protected].
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