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ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc., a major automation solutions provider, recently announced the acquisition of Control and Information Management Ltd., an industrial automation system integrator based in Ireland. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.With the acquisition of CIM, ATS adds to its automation and service capabilities for biopharma, pharmaceutical, and other manufacturing and services industries and enhances its digitization strategy. CIM will operate as part of ATS’ Process Automation Solutions (“PA”) business which is an independent provider of complete automation solutions for the process and manufacturing industries.
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Siemens Mobility Acquires RailTerm, Strengthening Its Footprint in Canada
Recently, Siemens Mobility was pleased to announce that it is acquiring RailTerm, a Canadian based transportation company that is a major provider of rail services to railroads and transit agencies. This acquisition signals Siemens Mobility’s intent to grow its Canadian business. RailTerm’s familiarity across Canada’s entire rail spectrum will allow Siemens Mobility to expand its existing portfolio with on-the-ground track and signaling, electrification and communication systems.
“The acquisition of RailTerm strengthens our overall Rail Infrastructure business in North America and further establishes our footprint and customer base in Canada, a market we believe has immense potential,” said Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility.
EY Canada Welcomes SuMO IT Solutions to the Firm to Accelerate Servicenow Expertise
Recently, EY Canada welcomed SuMO IT Solutions — an enterprise service and operations management professional services company specializing in ServiceNow platform implementation, development and support services — to the firm. This move provides the firm with added functional expertise to deeply expand its ServiceNow presence in Canada.
“Efficient and agile operations are critical to supporting the pace of change in today’s digital economy — yet, so many organizations are challenged by manual processes, legacy systems and insufficient data to make their organizations more productive,” says Linda Williams, EY Canada Managing Partner, Consulting.
ATS Acquires Industrial Automation System Integrator CIM
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