The aftermarket services of McAlister Design and Automation and Wauseon Machine are combined in a formal merger
WAUSEON, Ohio—Wauseon Machine, Inc. (WM), has increased the capacity and capability of its aftermarket services through the formal consolidation of McAlister Design and Automation (MDA) and WM, the company said in a release.
Wauseon Machine and its sister company, McAlister Design & Automation, are providers of robotics automation, tube forming equipment, and built-to-print precision machined parts. The merger is expected to significantly streamline the process for customers to receive goods and services such as preventive maintenance, repair, training, support, and spare parts for automation equipment, according to the release.
In 2022, Wauseon Machine acquired MDA to better meet the needs of its customers by broadening its automation capabilities and geographical footprint. Automation technology is key to industry transformation across verticals, from aerospace and defense to automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, off road equipment, and warehousing, Wauseon Machine said in the release.
To enhance and accelerate the adoption of automation for its customers, WM’s capabilities span mobile robot platforms, collaborative robots for human-robot teaming, and a range of other cutting-edge technologies. These forms of “flexible automation” allow organizations to accommodate changes and repurpose automation solutions to fit ever-changing needs, the company said.
The wide-ranging benefits of flexible manufacturing include the ability to augment the current labor force, maximize capacity utilization, and improve quality and accuracy. Organizations also find that safety and ergonomics improve with flexible automation, while also allowing them to create jobs and minimize reliance on global outsourcing. Ultimately, the adoption of flexible automation also significantly increases profitability the company said.
Wauseon said that customers who are currently reaping benefits from WM’s automation offerings “will enjoy an enhanced, streamlined, and simplified experience through the formal merging of WM and MDA.”