Weert, September 1, 2025 – AT-Automation B.V., a leading industrial automation company with two locations in Weert, announces the acquisition of Van Daal Engineering, effective September 1st, 2025. With this strategic acquisition, AT-Automation strengthens its position as a high-quality and innovative automation partner in the region.
Van Daal Engineering is an engineering firm specializing in industrial automation solutions for the manufacturing industry. The company employs eight professionals and is known for its technical expertise and customer-focused approach. The entire Van Daal Engineering team will remain on board, and existing client relationships will be maintained without changes. Founder Hans van Daal will continue to be actively involved with the company in the coming years to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer.
AT-Automation, with a team of 28 employees, offers a broad range of services including machine service & maintenance, cabinet and panel construction, PLC software programming, and the development of SCADA, MES, IIoT, and UNS solutions aimed at optimizing production processes. The services provided by Van Daal Engineering are a perfect complement to AT-Automation’s existing offerings.
“This acquisition is a great fit with our ambition to become a leading player in industrial automation in our region,” said Ard Triepels, owner of AT-Automation. “We are confident that this collaboration with Van Daal Engineering marks an important step in the continued professionalization and growth of both organizations.”
There will be no changes for employees or customers. Familiar faces and the high level of service will remain, with the goal of delivering even more added value together.
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