Comau acquires Automha, creating an Italian logistics automation hub.

With the acquisition of Automha, Comau strengthens its leadership in advanced automation, expanding its expertise and presence in the fast-growing logistics and intralogistics market.
Comau announced, through an official press release, the completion of the acquisition of Automha SpA, an Italian company specializing in automated systems for logistics and warehouse intralogistics . This strategic investment represents a crucial step for Comau, aimed at expanding its capabilities and consolidating its leadership in the sector, leveraging the strong synergies between the two brands to create added value for customers and shareholders globally.
The transaction, perfectly aligned with Comau's strategy of diversifying its markets into fast-growing sectors, builds on the company's solid experience in industrial robotics and digitally driven automation. The acquisition not only enhances the offering of scalable, high-performance solutions, but also reaffirms and strengthens the Italian roots of both companies.
The transaction will ensure operational continuity for Automha, which will maintain its structure but benefit from increased global expansion thanks to Comau's network . Franco Togni will remain CEO, while Gianni and Roberta Togni, in addition to their current roles, will join Comau's Executive Committee to contribute to joint development. The complementary expertise of Comau and Automha will enrich their respective project and customer portfolios.
" The acquisition of Automha represents an important step in our journey towards creating an even stronger Italian technology hub and affirming our global leadership in the advanced automation sector, " said Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau . " This transaction also allows us to accelerate our growth in a high-potential market such as logistics ."
Franco Togni, founder of Automha, added : " Joining forces with Comau represents an evolution for Automha and opens up exciting new opportunities for growth and innovation. By combining our deep knowledge of logistics automation with Comau's global presence, advanced robotics, and digital technologies, we will have a stronger platform to grow, innovate, and deliver even more value to our customers around the world ."
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