About This Deal

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC acquired Burlington Automation Corporation (PythonX) - ownership interest for Not disclosed, a transaction completed in November 2013.

Burlington Automation Corporation (PythonX) - ownership interest operates in Automation, is based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (North America). Burlington Automation Corporation, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is a leader in the design and manufacture of 3D robotic plasma cutting systems sold under the PythonX brand, serving structural steel, construction, oil and gas and general fabrication customers in North America. Lincoln acquired an ownership interest in the company.

Burlington Automation broadens Lincoln's portfolio of automated cutting and welding process solutions and strengthens its automation strategy; its proprietary technology lets customers increase productivity and quality while reducing capital investment and floor space.

Proprietary PythonX 3D robotic plasma cutting technology for structural steel and fabrication. Lincoln Electric automation portfolio

Deal Terms

Acquirer
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC
Target
Burlington Automation Corporation (PythonX) - ownership interest
Value
Not disclosed
Date
November 2013
Type
Ownership-interest acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (North America)
Segment
Automation
Announced
November 18, 2013
Closed
November 18, 2013

In Their Words

Burlington Automation broadens our portfolio of automated cutting and welding process solutions and strengthens our automation strategy. Their proprietary technology complements our current automated cutting and welding systems by enabling customers to increase productivity and improve quality while reducing capital investment and floor space.Christopher L. Mapes, CEO, Lincoln Electric
We are pleased to partner with Lincoln Electric. Lincoln's market strength and worldwide reach will enable Burlington Automation to continue to design leading manufacturing systems while better serving new and existing customers across our growing business.Rob Tyler, President, Burlington Automation

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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