Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology leader, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WIP Industrial Automation, a systems integrator specializing in advanced automation solutions. This strategic move expands Lear’s capabilities in robotics and AI-based technologies for enhanced safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing.
- Advanced Automation Solutions:
- WIP brings 25 years of automation experience and expertise in robotics and AI-based computer vision.
- Customized automation solutions for manufacturing applications enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Operational Excellence and Innovation:
- Strengthens Lear’s market leadership through operational excellence and strategic investments.
- Builds on successful integrations of ASI Automation, Thagora Technology SRL, and InTouch Automation.
- Global Manufacturing Engineering Capabilities:
- Acquisition aligns with Lear’s long-term strategy for global automation and digital capabilities.
- Accelerates innovation in next-generation automation technologies across critical manufacturing processes.
- Leadership Statements:
- Ray Scott, Lear President and CEO, highlights the strategic importance of WIP’s capabilities in advancing automation solutions.
- Ángel Rodríguez Fernández, WIP CEO and co-owner, expresses excitement about joining Lear and leveraging combined capabilities for new innovations.
The acquisition of WIP Industrial Automation by Lear Corporation signifies a significant step in advancing automation solutions for modern manufacturing. It brings together expertise in robotics, AI technologies, product design, engineering, and manufacturing processes, driving innovation and operational excellence in the automotive industry.
