ATS acquires process engineering consultancy BLSG

CAMBRIDGE, ON, August 6, 2021 / CNW / – ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (TSX: ATA) (“ATS” or the “Company”), an industry leader in automation solutions, today announced the acquisition of BLSG AG, a consulting company specializing in process engineering and operational excellence. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BLSG strengthens ATS ‘consultancy capabilities in process engineering that can be leveraged across multiple industries and enhances the company‘s growing digital offerings. BLSG will join the Process Automation Solutions (“PA”) business of ATS, a leading independent provider of complete automation solutions for the process and manufacturing industries.

“The addition of BLSG’s exceptionally talented and experienced team extends PA’s ability to serve our customers holistically, from problem identification to solution implementation,” said PA President, the doctor. Christian Debus. “By combining PA’s automation and implementation know-how with BLSG’s consulting expertise, we see an opportunity to enhance our overall value proposition to customers, particularly in the area of ​​offerings. digital. “

BLSG specializes in discrete processes and serves leading customers in the automotive, logistics, medical device, and food and beverage industries. It offers a full range of consulting services including operational excellence, site and plant planning, supply chain management and logistics planning, project and change management, and digitization. and industry 4.0. BLSG is based at Munich, Germany and employs 12 consultants.

About BLSG
BLSG, based at Munich, Germany, was founded in 2004 by Dr Jürgen Grinninger. The company offers a wide range of consulting services focused on process engineering and operational excellence serving a world-class customer base in the automotive, logistics, medical device and medical industries. food and drink. With a strong and interdisciplinary team of 12 consultants, BLSG works closely with its clients to find innovative solutions that guarantee maximum efficiency in processes and operations. Visit the company’s website at www.blsg.de for more details.

About ATS
ATS is a leading provider of automation solutions for many of the world’s most successful businesses. ATS uses its vast knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added services, including pre-automation and after-sales services, to answer sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and the service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, food and beverage, transportation, consumer products and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs more than 5,000 people in 28 manufacturing plants and more than 50 offices in North America, Europe, South East Asia and China. The Company’s shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATA. Visit the company’s website at www.atsautomation.com.

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