Motion to acquire Buffalo Electrical, automation company

Motion announced Wednesday that the company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Allied Circuits, a manufacturer of electrical and automation products based in Buffalo, New York.

Allied produces control panels, electromechanical assemblies, robotic automation systems and integrated solutions for customers in a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, fluid systems and petroleum and gas, among others. Motion officials said Allied will join its Motion Automation Intelligence division and strengthen the segment’s operations in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Allied primarily serves customers in Western and Upstate New York, as well as Ontario.

“It’s a great fit – including company culture and core values ​​– and we are very excited about our clients’ expanded access to even more products and services,” said Chris Scinta, partner at Allied Circuits, in the announcement. “Motion is an industry leader, and we are excited to integrate employee talents and contribute to the company’s growth.

Motion said the deal would add more than 20,000 square feet of production space, expanding the Motion Ai division to more than 100,000 square feet total and a workforce of about 150 people.

“Our customers are growing and we are committed to growing with them,” said Motion President James Howe. “By combining our engineering teams, we can leverage the highly experienced technical resources needed to design, program and support the growing automation needs in the region. »

The transaction is expected to close by the end of the month, provided customary closing conditions are satisfied. Financial terms were not revealed.