JR Automation Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1980

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Grant

  • Financing Rounds
  • 5

  • Investments
  • 6

JR Automation General Information

Description

Manufacturer of engineered automated manufacturing systems intended for 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 (833)
Primary Industry
Machinery (B2B)
Other Industries
IT Consulting and Outsourcing
Parent Company
Hitachi
Corporate Office
  • 4190 Sunnyside Drive
  • Holland, MI 49424
  • United States
+1 (833)

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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 intended for leading automotive, life sciences, aerospace, el
Machinery (B2B)
Holland, MI
2,000 As of 2026

Buffalo Grove, IL
 

Waukesha, WI
 
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JR Automation Competitors (34)

One of JR Automation’s 34 competitors is Wes-Tech Automation Solutions, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Wes-Tech Automation Solutions Private Equity-Backed Buffalo Grove, IL
Acieta Private Equity-Backed Waukesha, WI
Brock Solutions Corporation Richmond, Canada
MWES Corporation Waukesha, WI
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-20250376330-A1 Tool utilizing vacuum retention and method of use thereof Pending 11-Jun-2024
US-20250289121-A1 Automated carton handling apparatus and carton handling tool therefor Pending 29-Feb-2024
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-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
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 B60C23/0444
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JR Automation Former Investors

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JR Automation Investments (6)

JR Automation’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Forever Feed Technologies for . The deal was made on 23-Sep-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Forever Feed Technologies 23-Sep-2025 Early Stage VC Other Agriculture
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)
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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 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?

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

  • When was JR Automation acquired?

    JR Automation was acquired on 01-Oct-2025.

  • Who acquired JR Automation?

    JR Automation was acquired by Hitachi.

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