February 20, 2020 — Rockwell Automation announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Italy-based ASEM, S.p.A., a provider of digital automation technologies. ASEM provides a range of Industrial PCs (IPCs), Human-Machine Interface (HMI) hardware and software, remote access capabilities, and secure Industrial IoT gateway solutions.
ASEM’s automation solutions enable The Connected Enterprise with technology and a secure environment by integrating smart devices, the control platform, and design and operational software all on a single network. The transaction includes the purchase of a minority interest in ASEM held by KEB Group, Germany. Post-close, Rockwell Automation will maintain ASEM’s strategic supplier and technology partner relationship with KEB. The transaction is expected to close in the spring of 2020, subject to customary approvals and conditions, and will be reported in the Architecture & Software business segment. Rockwell Automation will provide additional information at the upcoming Barclays and Citi investor conferences held in Miami, Florida on February 19 and 20.