(Bristol, CT – March 18, 2025) – Arthur G. Russell Co. Inc. (AGR), a leading provider of automated assembly solutions, has acquired ProMATIC Automation Inc., based in Fletcher, North Carolina. This strategic acquisition strengthens AGR’s ability to serve a broader range of customers by offering a more diverse portfolio of automation solutions.
ProMATIC Automation has built a strong reputation over its 25-year history, providing high-quality, customized automation systems. AGR was particularly drawn to ProMATIC’s team-based, problem-solving approach and ability to deliver flexible, customer-focused automation solutions. With a team of skilled engineers, designers, programmers, machinists, fabricators and assemblers, ProMATIC ensures seamless integration from concept to implementation, making it an ideal complement to AGR’s expertise in advanced automation.
“This acquisition allows AGR to better serve customers whose automation needs may not require large, highly sophisticated assembly systems,” said Jason Ensminger, president of Arthur G. Russell Co. Inc. “By integrating ProMATIC’s expertise, we can now offer a wider range of assembly machinery, making high-quality automation accessible to more small and mid-sized 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 solutions, the two companies are perfectly aligned in mission and approach. The acquisition enhances AGR’s ability to support businesses at all stages of growth, providing scalable automation solutions 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 Automation. “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 strategically located near Asheville Regional Airport, just off Interstate 26. This location, combined with AGR’s 100,000-square-foot headquarters in Bristol, CT, provide the ability to support a growing customer base with innovative automation solutions 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.
By combining AGR’s deep expertise in complex assembly automation with ProMATIC’s agile and customer-focused approach, this acquisition reinforces AGR’s commitment to providing best-in-class automation technology across industries.
About Arthur G. Russell Co., Inc.
Arthur G. Russell Co., Inc. (AGR) stands at the forefront of custom assembly machinery worldwide. AGR excels in providing adaptable solutions for various industries, whether for small-scale projects that can be scaled up to meet evolving market demands or high-volume productions with feed rates reaching up to 1800 parts per minute.
Beyond manufacturing automated assembly machines, AGR positions itself as a strategic partner in achieving high Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The company offers comprehensive support services, including remote assistance, service contracts, maintenance, parts assessment, training, research and development, and Industry 4.0 solutions, with weekly monitoring to ensure optimal performance.