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Routeco expands European reach through acquisition of Swibox Automation AG

To meet the rising demand for industrial automation products and services across Europe, a new acquisition has been completed, with the Routeco Group acquiring Swibox Automation.

05/04/2023 09:46:22

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As of 1 April 2023, Swibox Automation in Switzerland will become part of the Routeco Group, thereby strengthening Routeco's presence in the EMEA region.

Swibox Automation was previously part of the Swibox AG company
which specialises in enclosure manufacture for the machine industry, infrastructure for tunnels and buildings, as well as in the production of stainless steel equipment for the medical, pharma and food industries.

This addition to
the Routeco Group further complements existing European locations within the UK, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Swibox Automation is the authorised Rockwell Automation distributor for Switzerland and this acquisition combines the aligned visions of offering
a leading omnichannel customer experience.

Keith Harrison, Routeco Group Commercial Director, says: “Swibox Automation bring over 30 years of engineering and component distribution experience to the Routeco Group, they will enhance our ability to serve
customers within Europe with the very best process control and automation products and packaged services.

“The integration process will take place over the coming months. Swibox customers will continue to receive the same high-quality service which they have come to expect.”

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.