Weidmüller buys W Interconnections from Rockwell

Oct. 4, 2017 – The Weidmüller Group, an industrial connectivity and automation company headquartered in Detmold, Germany, has acquired the W Interconnections group companies in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico from Rockwell Automation.

With this acquisition, Weidmüller says it will strengthen its global presence and customer proximity as an international market leader in industrial connectivity and automation, adding that the deal supports its growth strategy in industrial connectivity, communication and digitalization and reflects a long-term commitment to the NAFTA market.

Weidmüller will continue to operate the business from the current sites in Toronto, Ont., Richmond, Va., and Puebla, Mexico.