Intelligrated, a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces that it has entered an agreement to be acquired by Honeywell in a transaction valued at $1.5 billion. Intelligrated’s 2016 sales are estimated to be approximately $900 million and brings an attractive portfolio of warehouse automation, order fulfillment, and software solutions with an extensive presence in North American e-commerce, retail, and food and beverage markets. Intelligrated co-founders Chris Cole and Jim McCarthy will continue to serve in a leadership role. Intelligrated will become part of Sensing and Productivity Solutions (S&PS) in Honeywell’s Automation and Control Solutions business.
Intelligrated designs, manufactures, installs, and supports conveyor, sortation, palletizers, robotics, AS/RS solutions, warehouse execution systems, labor management software, and order fulfillment technologies. The company provides comprehensive aftermarket support through its Lifecycle Support Services group, providing maintenance, technology refresh, modifications, system assessments, spare parts and track-driven training programs. Intelligrated employs more than 3,100 associates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and China. The company posted30.4 percent revenue growth from 2013 to 2015.
Honeywell employs approximately 130,000 people worldwide, generating revenues of $38.6 billion in 2015. Intelligrated’s supply chain automation solutions are a complement to Honeywell’s extensive workflow performance solutions, including cloud-connected mobile worker applications, high-performance data collection hardware and other technologies to improve worker productivity.
As the cloud, mobility, and the Internet of Things redefine how industries work, the acquisition of Intelligrated positions Honeywell S&PS as a leading force to define modern supply chains in the era of omnichannel retail and e-commerce.
“The Intelligrated story has always been defined by innovation and doing whatever it takes to give our customers a competitive edge,” says Chris Cole, CEO, Intelligrated. “Joining Honeywell enables us to break new ground with the most advanced levels of systems integration, intelligent software and controls, and data-driven efficiency. Our commitment to innovation and intense focus on customer service and support will continue to deliver unmatched results.”
