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Automation distributor acquires regional electrical firm

May 22, 2024
Motion enters agreement to purchase Allied Circuits

Motion Industries signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Allied Circuits, an electrical and automation firm located in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 1987, Allied Circuits serves customers in the western and upstate New York markets and in Ontario, Canada. Markets include

aerospace, automotive, filtration, fluid systems and plumbing, food and beverage, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, process industries, semiconductor and water and wastewater treatment facilities.

The company will join Motion’s business unit, Motion Automation Intelligence (Motion Ai). The addition of Allied Circuits will provide ATEX certification capabilities and more than 20,000 sq ft of production space. Motion Ai’s total region size will expand to more than 100,000 sq ft of production space and 150 people serving customers.

“It’s a great match, including the business culture and core values, and we’re very excited about our customers’ expanded access to even more products and services,” said Chris Scinta, partner at Allied Circuits. “Motion is an industry leader, and we are pleased to integrate employee talents and contribute to the company’s growth.”`

“Our customers are growing, and we’re committed to growing with them,” said James Howe, president of Motion. “By combining our engineering teams, we can leverage highly experienced technical resources needed to design, program and support increasing automation needs within the region. This strategic acquisition will create new opportunities for our customers, teammates and supplier partners.”

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