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 generated sales of approximately £36 million in the year to March 2015. CEO and founder of ATG Andy Robinson will continue to lead the existing management team.
ATG will perform within Wood Group Mustang’s Automation and Control business unit, providing the opportunity to enter into the manufacturing automation market, complementing its current process automation capabilities.
“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,” says Michele McNichol, Wood Group Mustang CEO. “With a culture focused on people and innovation, ATG is the right fit for Wood Group Mustang.”
“Wood Group Mustang’s global resources and diversified project experience will enable ATG to undertake larger projects and access key growth opportunities outside the UK, building upon our custom solutions for our clients,” comments Andy Robinson. “This will benefit ATG both as a systems integrator for automation projects (our Autotech brand) and as a supplier of low- and medium-voltage electrical switchgear and motor controls centres (our Igranic brand).”
