MARCH 10, 2008--Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT; Orion, MI, USA; www.appliedmfg.com), a supplier of factory-automation design, engineering, and process consulting services, has acquired K-R Automation, a Warren, MI-based automation controls design, engineering, and panel-manufacturing company. The acquisition is effective immediately and is expected to enhance AMT's ability to meet growing customer demand for controls engineering, design, software, and panel fabrication.

K-R Automation will be folded into AMT's existing operations. AMT will maintain K-R's current manufacturing and engineering facility in Warren, MI. John Frank will assume a new role on AMT's executive team, reporting to Mike Jacobs.

Founded in 1989 by Michael Jacobs, AMT offers single-source engineering solutions to the automation and manufacturing industries. The company's service offerings range from design and simulation to programming, installation, and support of industrial automation solutions.

Mon Mar 10 08:19:00 CDT 2008