Premier Tech makes an acquisition in Quebec

RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, QC, July 16, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Premier Tech is pleased to announce its continued expansion with its eighth acquisition?and first in Quebec?in the past 18 months. With the transaction, Premier Tech acquires Saint-Hubert?based engineering firm Automation Machine Design (AMD Inc.), which has specialized in designing and manufacturing automated and robotic industrial equipment for 25 years.

Premier Tech and AMD Inc. share a common vision: developing sustainable and transformative solutions that help their clients win. Further to the acquisition, Premier Tech's Industrial Equipment Group will be able to leverage the AMD team's expertise to support its accelerated growth and boost its engineering capabilities in automation and manufacturing. Nearly fifty people will bring their experience and know-how to the Premier Tech Team, which is active on five continents.

"Our Industrial Equipment Group has experienced continuous and sustained growth since its creation in 1990," said Premier Tech President and Chief Operating Officer Jean Bélanger. "That's why we're constantly looking for new strategic skills and technological platforms that will help us increase production capacity and offer our clients products that are a perfect match for their needs and realities."

About Premier Tech
Premier Tech has been growing its leadership position globally for 95 years, driven by the collective power of its 4?200 team members in 25 countries. Leveraging its human capital as well as a deeply rooted Culture revolving around innovation and excellence, Premier Tech focuses its efforts in three core industries: Horticulture and Agriculture ? greenhouse production, agriculture, and lawn and garden; Industrial Equipment ? rigid and flexible packaging, material handling, and palletizing; and Environmental Technologies ? wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting. Committed to the long-term success of its clients, Premier Tech today records sales of nearly 800 million dollars, backed by a strong manufacturing and commercial expertise, a far-reaching entrepreneurial approach and a quarter-century-long track record of solid growth. For more information about Premier Tech, visit www.premiertech.com.

SOURCE Premier Tech