Acquisition Expands Peak Technologies’ Capabilities with Advanced Robotics & Machine Vision Solutions

DALLAS: Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, today announced that its portfolio company, Peak Technologies, a leading system integrator in the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (“AIDC”) market, has acquired Automation Intelligence, LLC. The acquisition marks Sole Source Capital’s 18th add-on acquisition for Peak Technologies since Sole Source acquired the company in 2021. Automation Intelligence enhances Peak Technologies’ portfolio with advanced robotics and machine vision solutions, further strengthening its industry-leading digital supply chain offerings. In a rapidly changing supply chain market environment, these additional capabilities – trusted by Fortune 500 companies and mid-market businesses – enable clients to operate more efficiently and respond more effectively to customer needs. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Flint, Michigan, Automation Intelligence is a leading robotics systems integrator specializing in the design and implementation of advanced robotic and machine vision solutions, primarily serving the manufacturing sector. The company’s industrial robotics engineering services have a range of technical applications, including automated bin picking, 3D vision guided robotics and inspection, automated assembly and material handling, palletizing and depalletizing, and assembly line robotic arm configuration, which help manufacturers and distributors increase efficiency and scale automation across operations. Following the transaction, the current management team - including Eric Carlson, Ron MacQuarrie, Jeffrey McGarry, and Jerry Stark – will remain in their roles.

"The integration of Automation Intelligence into the Peak Smart Technologies portfolio represents a major milestone in our commitment to delivering comprehensive automation solutions to our expanding customer base," said Tony Rivers, CEO of Peak Technologies. "Automation Intelligence brings deep expertise in robotics and machine vision that enhances our current Smart Technologies offerings—strengthening our capabilities in AI-driven analytics through Peak Analytics, RFID, and advanced 2D and 3D vision systems. This positions us to deliver even more sophisticated solutions that drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enable faster response to customer needs."

“Joining Peak Technologies enables us to bring our automation and robotics expertise into new vertical markets where Peak is already delivering cutting-edge solutions,” said Jeff McGarry, Managing Partner of Automation Intelligence. “Together, we’ll be able to further advance the application of AI, machine vision, RFID, and robotics to solve complex operational challenges and unlock new value for our customers.”

About Sole Source Capital

Founded in 2016 by David Fredston, Sole Source Capital is a private equity firm that thematically invests in fragmented, high-growth industrial subsectors. Sole Source seeks founder-owned businesses or corporate carve-outs that will benefit from the team’s operating and M&A capabilities. The Firm has a strong operating heritage that enables it to execute a buy-and-build strategy with significant downside protection. The Firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in Santa Monica, California. For more information, please visit www.solesourcecapital.com or contact investor.relations@solesourcecapital.com.

About Peak Technologies

Peak Technologies, headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, is a premier provider of enterprise technology solutions focused on enabling global productivity transformation. With over four decades of industry leadership, Peak leverages deep domain expertise to deliver innovative, scalable solutions across key verticals including manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail, healthcare, and digital supply chain operations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing business process consulting, advanced technology integration, equipment repair, and full life cycle support. Peak’s Smart Technologies portfolio reflects its strategic commitment to automation and digital innovation, featuring capabilities in AI-powered analytics via Peak Analytics, as well as cutting-edge RFID, robotics, and 2D/3D machine vision systems. Through these integrated solutions, Peak Technologies empowers organizations to enhance operational efficiency, drive cost optimization, and respond effectively to evolving market dynamics. For additional information, please visit www.peaktech.com.

About Automation Intelligence

Headquartered in Flint, Michigan, Automation Intelligence is a leading robotics systems integrator specializing in the design and implementation of advanced robotic and machine vision solutions, primarily serving the manufacturing sector. The company’s industrial robotics engineering services have a range of technical applications, including automated bin picking, 3D Vision guided robotics and inspection, automated assembly and material handling, palletizing and depalletizing, assembly line robotic arm configuration, and installation and maintenance which help manufacturers and distributors increase efficiency and scale automation across operations. For more information, please visit www.automationi.com.

Fonte: Business Wire