“This acquisition allows AGR to better serve customers whose automation needs may not require large, highly sophisticated assembly systems,” said Jason Ensminger, president of AGR. “By integrating ProMATIC’s expertise, we can now offer a wider range of assembly machinery, making high-quality automation accessible to more small and midsized companies that we may have previously been unable to accommodate competitively.” 

With AGR’s extensive experience in precision automation and ProMATIC’s expertise in flexible and scalable systems, the two companies are aligned in mission and approach. The acquisition enhances AGR’s ability to support businesses at all stages of growth, providing scalable automation tailored to each customer’s specific requirements. 

“ProMATIC Automation has built a dependable and trusted brand over the past two decades,” said Jerry R. “Mack” McKeithan Jr., president of ProMATIC. “Joining forces with AGR provides the opportunity to take our capabilities to the next level while maintaining our commitment to delivering world-class automation systems. I look forward to ensuring a smooth transition as we integrate into AGR’s operations.”

ProMATIC’s 37,000-square-foot facility is located near Asheville Regional Airport. This location, combined with AGR’s 100,000-square-foot headquarters in Bristol, provide the ability to support a growing customer base with innovative automation while expanding AGR’s presence in the rapidly growing southern manufacturing sector. The acquisition also allows AGR to tap into a larger talent pool in the region, an important advantage as the industry faces a rising trend of retirements.