Acquisition Expands Peak Technologies’ Capabilities with Advanced Robotics &
Machine Vision Solutions
DALLAS, May 1st, 2025 – Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm,
today announced that its portfolio company, Peak Technologies, a leading system integrator in
the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (“AIDC”) market, has acquired Automation
Intelligence, LLC. The acquisition marks Sole Source Capital’s 11th add-on acquisition for Peak
Technologies since Sole Source acquired the company in 2021. Automation Intelligence
enhances Peak Technologies’ portfolio with advanced robotics and machine vision solutions,
further strengthening its industry-leading digital supply chain offerings. In a rapidly changing
supply chain market environment, these additional capabilities – trusted by Fortune 500
companies and mid-market businesses – enable clients to operate more efficiently and respond
more effectively to customer needs. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Flint, Michigan, Automation Intelligence is a leading
robotics systems integrator specializing in the design and implementation of advanced robotic
and machine vision solutions, primarily serving the manufacturing sector. The company’s
industrial robotics engineering services have a range of technical applications, including
automated bin picking, 3D Vision guided robotics and inspection, automated assembly and
material handling, palletizing and depalletizing, assembly line robotic arm configuration,
optimization and maintenance which help manufacturers and distributors increase efficiency and
scale automation across operations. Following the transaction, the current management team –
including Eric Carlson, Ron MacQuarrie, Jeffrey McGarry, and Jerry Stark – will remain in their
roles.
“The integration of Automation Intelligence into the Peak Smart Technologies portfolio
represents a major milestone in our commitment to delivering comprehensive automation
solutions to our expanding customer base,” said Tony Rivers, CEO of Peak Technologies.
“Automation Intelligence brings deep expertise in robotics and machine vision that enhances
our current Smart Technologies offerings—strengthening our capabilities in AI-driven analytics
through Peak Analytics, RFID, and advanced 2D and 3D vision systems. This positions us to
deliver even more sophisticated solutions that drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and
enable faster response to customer needs.”
“Joining Peak Technologies enables us to bring our automation and robotics expertise into new
vertical markets where Peak is already delivering cutting-edge solutions,” said Jeff McGarry,
Managing Partner of Automation Intelligence. “Together, we’ll be able to further advance the
application of AI, machine vision, RFID, and robotics to solve complex operational challenges
and unlock new value for our customers.”
About Sole Source Capital
Founded in 2016 by David Fredston, Sole Source Capital is a private equity firm that
thematically invests in fragmented, high-growth industrial subsectors. Sole Source seeks
founder-owned businesses or corporate carve-outs that will benefit from the team’s operating
and M&A capabilities. The Firm has a strong operating heritage that enables it to execute a buy-
and-build strategy with significant downside protection. The Firm is headquartered in Dallas,
Texas, with offices in Santa Monica, California. For more information, please visit
www.solesourcecapital.com or contact [email protected].
About Peak Technologies
Peak Technologies, headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, is a premier provider of
enterprise technology solutions focused on enabling global productivity transformation. With
over four decades of industry leadership, Peak leverages deep domain expertise to deliver
innovative, scalable solutions across key verticals including manufacturing, transportation and
logistics, retail, healthcare, and digital supply chain operations.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing business process
consulting, advanced technology integration, equipment repair, and full life cycle support.
Peak’s Smart Technologies portfolio reflects its strategic commitment to automation and digital
innovation, featuring capabilities in AI-powered analytics via Peak Analytics, as well as cutting-
edge RFID, robotics, and 2D/3D machine vision systems.
Through these integrated solutions, Peak Technologies empowers organizations to enhance
operational efficiency, drive cost optimization, and respond effectively to evolving market
dynamics. For additional information, please visit www.peaktech.com.
About Automation Intelligence
Headquartered in Flint, Michigan, Automation Intelligence is a leading robotics systems
integrator specializing in the design and implementation of advanced robotic and machine vision
solutions, primarily serving the manufacturing sector. The company’s industrial robotics
engineering services have a range of technical applications, including automated bin picking, 3D
Vision guided robotics and inspection, automated assembly and material handling, palletizing
and depalletizing, assembly line robotic arm configuration, and installation and maintenance
which help manufacturers and distributors increase efficiency and scale automation across
operations. For more information, please visit fy8ruv1h88-staging.wpdns.site.
Contacts
Media:
Bill Mendel
Mendel Communications LLC
(212) 397-1030
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Sole Source Capital:
Sumil Menon
Head of Investor Relations
[email protected]
