JR Automation Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1980

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 5

JR Automation General Information

Description

Manufacturer of engineered automated manufacturing systems catering to leading automotive, life sciences, aerospace, electronics and industrial manufacturers. The company provides assembly service, plastic processing, metal processing, dispensing, part testing, marking services and designs, builds and programs custom advanced automation solutions, thereby enabling customers to solve their key operational and productivity challenges.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 4190 Sunnyside Drive
  • Holland, MI 49424
  • United States
+1 (616)
Primary Industry
Machinery (B2B)
Other Industries
IT Consulting and Outsourcing
Parent Company
Hitachi
Corporate Office
  • 4190 Sunnyside Drive
  • Holland, MI 49424
  • United States
+1 (616)

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JR Automation Valuation & Funding

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JR Automation Comparisons

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Manufacturer of engineered automated manufacturing systems catering to leading automotive, life sciences, aerospace, ele
Machinery (B2B)
Holland, MI
2,000 As of 2025

Waukesha, WI
 

Richmond, VA
 
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JR Automation Competitors (34)

One of JR Automation’s 34 competitors is Acieta, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Waukesha, WI.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Acieta Private Equity-Backed Waukesha, WI
Jewett Automation Private Equity-Backed Richmond, VA
MWES Corporation Waukesha, WI
Brock Solutions Corporation Richmond, Canada
Comau Private Equity-Backed Grugliasco, Italy
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JR Automation Patents

JR Automation Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20240042809-A1 Tire pressure monitor communication system, electromagnetic transmission system having cancellation and an antenna assembly for use therewith and methods Active 03-Aug-2022
US-12043067-B2 Tire pressure monitor communication system, electromagnetic transmission system having cancellation and an antenna assembly for use therewith and methods Active 03-Aug-2022
EP-4565437-A1 Tire pressure monitor communication system, electromagnetic transmission system having cancellation and an antenna assembly for use therewith and methods Pending 03-Aug-2022
US-20210308870-A1 Automatic bumper processing Inactive 06-Apr-2020
US-20230356960-A1 Conveyor assembly suitable for use in association with the assembling of components Inactive 06-Apr-2020 B65G47/22
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JR Automation Former Investors

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JR Automation Investments (5)

JR Automation’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Esys Automation. The deal was made on 08-Jun-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Esys Automation 08-Jun-2018 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Services
Setpoint (USA) 11-Apr-2018 Buyout/LBO Construction and Engineering
Setpoint Systems 06-Apr-2018 Buyout/LBO Machinery (B2B)
Fabricom Systemes D'Assemblage 21-Dec-2017 Buyout/LBO Machinery (B2B)
PSB Technologies 21-Dec-2017 Buyout/LBO Consulting Services (B2B)
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JR Automation FAQs

  • When was JR Automation founded?

    JR Automation was founded in 1980.

  • Where is JR Automation headquartered?

    JR Automation is headquartered in Holland, MI.

  • What is the size of JR Automation?

    JR Automation has 2,000 total employees.

  • What industry is JR Automation in?

    JR Automation’s primary industry is Machinery (B2B).

  • Is JR Automation a private or public company?

    JR Automation is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of JR Automation?

    The current valuation of JR Automation is .

  • What is JR Automation’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for JR Automation is .

  • Who are JR Automation’s investors?

    Crestview Partners and Huizenga Automation Group have invested in JR Automation.

  • Who are JR Automation’s competitors?

    Acieta, Jewett Automation, MWES, Brock Solutions, and Comau are some of the 34 competitors of JR Automation.

  • When was JR Automation acquired?

    JR Automation was acquired on 27-Dec-2019.

  • Who acquired JR Automation?

    JR Automation was acquired by Hitachi.

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