Valmet to Acquire NovaTech Automation's Process Solutions Business

NovaTech Automation's Process Solutions business specializes in process control and optimization solutions for batch, continuous and hybrid processes.

Nov. 9, 2022 - Valmet today entered into an agreement to acquire the U.S. based NovaTech Automation's Process Solutions business.

The value of the acquisition will not be disclosed.

NovaTech Automation's Process Solutions business specializes in process control and optimization solutions for batch, continuous and hybrid processes. The Process Solutions business has a turnover of approximately USD 18 million and employs more than 90 people in the United States and the Benelux countries.

The acquisition is in line with Valmet's strategy and will further strengthen Valmet's recurring stable Automation business with a reliable batch distributed control system (DCS). It also expands Valmet's automation systems business footprint in the U.S., particularly in new industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemical products.

The NovaTech Automation Process Solutions business will transition to Valmet, including employees, technologies and customer agreements. The two organizations will work together over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition. The acquired business will be integrated to Valmet's Automation Systems business line.

"NovaTech Automation's process solutions offering complements Valmet's existing automation offering and industry reach. It brings synergy and opens the opportunity to serve both companies' current and future process automation customers with a wider offering," said Toni Saarnio, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at Valmet's Automation Systems business line.

"Together, we continue to strive to fulfill our vision of becoming the global champion in serving our customers. We look forward to welcoming the new colleagues from NovaTech Automation to Valmet," Saarnio added.

Valmet expects the acquisition to be completed on January 1, 2023 at the earliest.

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. The company's technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. To learn more, visit: www.valmet.com.

SOURCE: Valmet