LUXEMBOURG -- Dematic, a global supplier of integrated material handling solutions and services, announces it has signed an agreement in principle to purchase HK Systems, a North American automated material handling and software solutions provider. The transaction is expected to close sometime in the third quarter of 2010.
Dematic says the HK Systems merger will result in a stronger and more responsive company providing added value and expanded solution portfolios for customers. The merger will leverage the complementary technical strength of both companies to bring high performance solutions to market.
The acquisition, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2010, is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals from relevant authorities in the United States.
