Lear Corporation announced on February 4, 2025, the acquisition of StoneShield Engineering, a privately held system integrator based in Castelo Branco, Portugal. StoneShield specializes in the design and development of automation technology for the wire harness industry.
This acquisition is expected to accelerate the automation of production processes throughout Lear's E-Systems business, focusing on robotics, automated taping applications, and high voltage harness assembly. President and CEO Ray Scott stated that this move will improve efficiency and operational excellence.
The acquisition aligns with Lear's IDEA (Innovative, Digital, Engineered and Automated) by Lear strategy, which leverages technology to drive operational excellence. StoneShield Engineering joins previous strategic acquisitions like WIP Industrial Automation, ASI Automation, Thagora Technology SRL, and InTouch Automation, strengthening Lear's portfolio of automation solutions.
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