AIS Acquires Radix

“Best-in-class” just got better with the addition of Radix Inc. (Ontario, Canada) and their vision expertise to the Active Industrial Solutions (AIS; Ontario, Canada) portfolio in their automation division that is a leading North American supplier of automation equipment for Tier 1 automotive suppliers.

Founded in 1994, Radix has been recognized for its innovative solutions for manufacturers, with award winning vision systems and other advanced manufacturing technologies at leading companies like Ford Motor Company, Magna and Toyota. AIS, a diversified leader in plastic injection molds, gauges and fixtures, precision machining and factory automation, has a strong history of value added solutions for a variety of manufacturing sectors. Both companies are privately held and based in Ontario, with operations in Michigan, Tennessee, Quebec and India.

Situated within an international marketplace, the Detroit – Windsor corridor is the gateway for advancement in technology-based manufacturing for a wide range of industries. “This acquisition is the perfect example of technology and manufacturing coming together to present the innovation and advancement that the world has come to expect,” said Shelley Fellows, the vice president of operations of Radix and a recent Athena Award recipient. “This is a relationship that just works. Both companies have grown their businesses globally and are focused on sustained growth and especially look forward to expanding our team in Canada and the United States.”

Precision manufacturing and cutting-edge technologies create expanded sector opportunities globally. Looking to the future, AIS is aligning talent and resources to be well positioned to compete in the global marketplace. With a local commitment and a global platform, both companies are well positioned for accelerated and sustained growth. This acquisition is taking a relationship that has worked and combines their strengths to create another level of excellence and quality assurance. Radix is the vision behind innovation and advancement of technology-based, best-in-class manufacturing.

“Approaching 40 years in business, our company continues to combine deep customer relationships and proactive problem solving to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions. This addition to our portfolio allows us to address current industry needs and have a vision for what will be essential to excel in tomorrow’s global manufacturing market. Radix is now one of the ‘Active’ industrial solutions,” noted Chuck Curtiss, the president of AIS Automation, Gauge & Fixture.

www.activeindustrialsolutions.com,  www.radixinc.ca