Rockwell Automation has announced the acquisition of Mestech Services, a global provider of MES, manufacturing execution systems, MOM, manufacturing operations management solutions, digital solutions consulting and systems integration services.
Mestech is a recognized Rockwell Automation systems integrator with extensive experience using Rockwell software solutions in manufacturing technologies. The company offers consulting, industrial IT system design and deployment, support, plant asset management, and staffing solutions for discrete, hybrid and continuous process applications in a wide range of sectors, such as life sciences and automotive. Founded in 2008, Mestech is headquartered in Pune, India, with offices in Germany and the USA.
"The acquisition of Mestech expands our capabilities to cost-effectively develop our information solutions and connected services on a global scale. It also enables us to better help our customers implement digital transformation initiatives," said Matthew Fordenwalt, vice president and general manager of Rockwell Automation's Systems and Solutions business. India is one of Rockwell's fastest-growing markets; Mestech's footprint and expertise will enable us to implement solutions faster, enabling our customers to increase connectivity, efficiency and productivity. At the same time, by joining the Rockwell family, Mestech will be able to leverage Rockwell's products and solutions in the areas of control, process, power information solutions and industrial IoT, including FactoryTalk Innovation Suite, powered by PTC, which aims to help customers develop the best possible solutions while minimizing risk."
"We are excited about the future ahead with Rockwell Automation, which will enable us to facilitate our customers' industrial transformation and accelerate their production lead times," added Yatin Sankholkar, Mestech's Managing Director. Over the past ten years, Mestech has become one of the world's leading providers of manufacturing execution services, focusing on technology consulting and software implementation for manufacturing operations management. By joining forces with Rockwell, we will be able to expand our market access and leverage our strong industry expertise with more customers."
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