Saw Mill Capital Announces the Acquisition of iAutomation

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Jan 12, 2017, 10:01 ET

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Saw Mill Capital Partners II, LP and affiliated private equity investment funds managed by Saw Mill Capital LLC ("Saw Mill"), together with the management of AutomationSolutions, Inc. ("iAutomation"), announced today the acquisition of iAutomation, a value-added designer and distributor of highly-engineered automation products, solutions and services for manufacturers of technologically advanced automated equipment. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. This is the second investment in Saw Mill's most recent private equity fund.

Charles Williams, CEO of iAutomation, commented, "I am excited to announce our new partnership with Saw Mill Capital. Their focus on growth and their comprehensive industry research will provide us a solid foundation for continued growth and expansion in North America, both organically and through acquisition."

Tim Nelson, a Partner at Saw Mill Capital, said, "Led by industry veteran Charles Williams, the management team has assembled a leading platform of engineers who provide high-touch design, consulting, field-support and distribution services to leading equipment builders in North America. iAutomation positions customers with distinct and scalable product advantages by leveraging its deep line card of the most technologically advanced automation suppliers in the world. We look forward to our new partnership and to continuing the growth of this team."

About iAutomation
Headquartered in North Attleboro, MA, iAutomation is a leading designer and distributor of innovative, highly engineered automation products, solutions and services to the world's leading manufacturers of technologically advanced automated equipment. With a growing bench of over 60 engineers, iAutomation offers turnkey solutions by combining a wide selection of technologically advanced automation components and sub-assemblies with leading engineering and system design capabilities.

About Saw Mill Capital
Based in Briarcliff Manor, New York, Saw Mill Capital is a private equity firm that acquires manufacturing, industrial and commercial service, and specialty distribution businesses with enterprise values of $25 million to $200 million. Since 1997, Saw Mill Capital has been partnering with management teams to help successful businesses reach their full potential. For more information about Saw Mill, please visit www.sawmillcapital.com.

Contact: Tim Nelson, Saw Mill Capital
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914-741-9095

SOURCE Saw Mill Capital