Han-Tek Acquires PowerLab Control Technologies
VICTOR, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2010 - Han-Tek Inc., the largest materials handling and systems automation company in Upstate New York, announced today its acquisition of PowerLab Control Technologies, an industrial systems integrator in North Carolina.
Through this acquisition, Han-Tek is bolstering its solutions portfolio with process controls and SCADA capabilities. PowerLab is in the process of being integrated into Han-Tek's Controls Division.
"We are fortunate to have the opportunity to add a synergistic company like PowerLab that allows us to continue to expand our capabilities and our customer reach," said Jon Tobin, president of Han-Tek Inc. "This acquisition furthers our corporate strategy of making materials handling and automation more efficient and cost-effective through turnkey solutions for the manufacturing market."
"This deal represents a solid partnership between PowerLab and Han-Tek," said Bobby Cole, PowerLab's former owner who becomes Han-Tek's Controls Division manager. "Our customers will benefit from the powerful combination of PowerLab's electrical controls and computer-based systems integration and Han-Tek's mechanical capabilities and expertise."
About PowerLab Control Technologies
PowerLab Control Technologies (www.powerlabcontrols.com) is an industrial systems integrator that offers motion system design and control, robotics system support, PLC and PAC programming and panel building. PowerLab, which has served such customers as Krispy Kreme and Siemens, focuses on the plastics, wastewater and aggregate markets, as well as chemical and press applications. The company is located in Welcome, N.C.
About Han-Tek
Han-Tek Inc., (www.han-tek.com), an ISO 9001:2008 registered company, customizes advanced automation technology to optimize manufacturing-assembly and product-distribution systems. Founded in 1961, the company specializes in automation and integrated materials handling systems with a concentration on overhead cranes, conveyors, controls, robotics and automation. Han-Tek is based in Victor, N.Y. (suburban Rochester).
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