Wood Group acquires Automated Technology Group
Wood Group has acquired Automated Technology Group (ATG), one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of control and power solutions for industrial automation.
Established in 1996 and headquartered in Bedfordshire, ATG operates primarily in the UK automotive, food and beverage and airport sectors employing approximately 250 personnel.
“ATG provides many opportunities for Wood Group Mustang, including growing our automation business to include manufacturing and expanding into the food and beverage and airport markets,” said Michele McNichol, CEO, Wood Group Mustang.
ATG generated sales of approximately £36m in the year to March 2015. Andy Robinson, CEO and founder of ATG, will continue to lead the existing management team.
ATG will perform within Wood Group Mustang’s Automation and Control business unit, providing Wood Group Mustang the opportunity to enter into the manufacturing automation market, complementing its current process automation capabilities.
