KITCHENER, Ontario, March 7 -- Meikle Automation Inc., a leader in manufacturing equipment automation, announced it has formalized an acquisition of Electro-Mechanical Specialties Inc. of Sanford, N.C. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Meikle said the addition of EMS Automation will position it to compete strongly in the North American automation market. This newest acquisition represents the fifth operating division of Meikle Automation Inc. Each division, housing 25-80 employees, acts as an independent business unit.Read full articleRelated content from Photonics MediaArticlesUnderwater Laser Cutting Method Optimizes EfficiencyThe need for modern technologies to dismantle existing underwater infrastructure is growing due to increasing demand for renewable energy sources. 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