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    Matrix Engineered Systems becomes part of SCIO Automation Group

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    Matrix Engineered Systems becomes part of SCIO Automation Group

    Matrix Engineered Systems, Inc., headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan (USA), becomes part of the international automation platform SCIO Automation GmbH. Matrix is a highly-skilled controls and robotics engineering specialist with more than 20 years of experience mostly in the automotive sector. This acquisition allows SCIO Automation to complement its discrete automation portfolio as well as US market service offerings. 

    The signing of the Matrix Engineered Systems deal took place just a few days after a major deal with CEC Controls Company, Inc. In this context, this additional agreement demonstrates the strong strategical focus of SCIO Automation on the North American market and expanding its portfolio continuing their international growth strategy.

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    Michael Goepfarth [CEO of SCIO Automation]

    “We are pleased that Matrix joined our SCIO Automation Group. The PLC competencies and services of Matrix not only complement our existing US portfolio but also open doors to key European customers who seek our PLC programming expertise in the US, significantly enhancing our market reach and service offerings.” 

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    Antonio Cavotta [Head of Business Segment Discrete Automation]

    “Matrix is very experienced in control engineering, particularly in the automotive sector, which opens up numerous cross-selling opportunities within our discrete automation segment. A first joint project with Industrial Automation, our established SCIO company in the US, is already in the pipeline. We look forward to a successful collaboration.”


    Founded in 2001, Matrix Engineered Systems is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA in direct proximity to Member of SCIO Automation Industrial Automation LLC.

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    Managed by Chris Peel, Mike Gillespie and Phil Ratliff, Matrix provides automation engineering and services for the controls layer. They are defined by providing high-level controls hardware design, PLC and robot programming for the automotive sector, mostly Tier 1 suppliers. Joining the discrete automation business segment, Matrix will be invaluable in serving European customers in the US who require the Group’s expertise in control engineering.  

    Reflecting on the agreement, the Managing Directors of Matrix remarked:

    “A past collaboration with one of the SCIO Automation Group’s companies has demonstrated a remarkable synergy with the group’s portfolio. Being a part of SCIO Automation now, we are poised to deepen and extend our longstanding customer relationships and build upon this solid foundation.'" 

    The transaction is expected to close in August 2024.  Please find the full press release here.