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JHFOSTER Acquires HTE Technologies

Eagan, Minnesota, March 11, 2024 – John Henry Foster Minnesota, Inc. (JHFOSTER), a strategic collection of engineers, support and service teams, compressed air experts, and automation and robotics solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of HTE Technologies, a leading automation supplier operating in Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. To be run as an independent division of […]

JHFOSTER Promotes Clark Oster to Senior Vice President

EAGAN, MN., December 20, 2023 – John Henry Foster Minnesota, Inc. (“JHFOSTER”) a leading provider of automation solutions, today announced it has promoted Clark Oster to Senior Vice President, Compressed Air Group Sales. In his new role, Oster will have overall responsibility for the Compressed Air Group including sales, piping, installation, parts and customer service. […]

JHFOSTER Announces the Acquisition of DevLinks

Leading systems integrator providing full-service automation solutions EAGAN, MN., May 2, 2023 – JHFOSTER Minnesota, Inc. (“JHFOSTER”) today announced it has acquired privately held DevLinks Ltd, a leading systems integrator providing full-service automation solutions to include design, integration and installation with emphasis on the plastics industry. “The pandemic impacted production across a host of industry […]

JHFOSTER Acquires Celco Controls Ltd.

Internationally known for manufacturing industrial grade control panels and providing full-service automation solutions Eagan, Minnesota, December 14, 2022 – JHFOSTER Minnesota, Inc. (JHFOSTER), a value-added partner of fully-integrated automation solutions, turn-key systems, and distributor of electrical and pneumatic automation components, parts and accessories, compressed air systems, collaborative and industrial robotics, and customized systems to automate […]

JHFOSTER Acquires Accu Tech USA

Manufacturer of customizable automation and motion control products as well as engineering support, nationally Eagan, Minnesota, December 13, 2022 – JHFOSTER Minnesota, Inc. (JHFOSTER), a value-added partner of fully-integrated automation solutions, turn-key systems, and distributor of electrical and pneumatic automation components, parts and accessories, compressed air systems, collaborative and industrial robotics, and customized systems to […]

JHFOSTER Acquires PTS Products

Nationally known for manufacturing and building custom enclosures and electrical control panels Eagan, Minnesota, October 27, 2022 – JHFOSTER Minnesota, Inc. (JHFOSTER), a value-added distributor of electrical and pneumatic parts and accessories, compressed air systems and robotics, has finalized its acquisition of PTS Products. Known nationally for manufacturing and building custom enclosures and electrical control […]

JHFOSTER Introduces A&RS

Single source industrial automation solution for delivering turnkey projects from start to finish Eagan, Minnesota, July 6, 2022 – JHFOSTER Minnesota, Inc. (JHFOSTER), a value-added distributor of electrical and pneumatic parts and accessories, compressed air systems and robotics, has formed a new engineering firm called Automation and Robotics Solutions (A&RS) located in Des Moines, Iowa. […]

JHFOSTER Acquires Sensors Incorporated and Sensors Integration

National integration and technical support in sensors, safety and machine vision Eagan, Minnesota, December 3, 2021 – JHFOSTER Minnesota, Inc. (JHFOSTER), a value-added distributor of electrical and pneumatic parts and accessories, compressed air systems and robotics, has finalized its acquisition of Sensors Incorporated, which also includes Sensors Technical Learning Center and Sensors Integration, which has […]

High Road Capital’s Acquisition of JHFOSTER Focused on Growth

High Road Capital Partners Acquires JHFOSTER Minnesota NEW YORK, June 4, 2019 – High Road Capital Partners announced today that it has completed the acquisition of JHFOSTER Minnesota, Inc., marking the tenth platform acquisition for High Road Capital Partners Fund II. Founded in 1938, JHFOSTER Minnesota (JHFOSTER) is a leading value-added distributor of motion control […]

JHFOSTER Acquires the Distribution Business of Motion Tech Automation

Monday, December 14, 2020 – JHFOSTER Minnesota, Inc. (JHFOSTER) announced today that it acquired the distribution business of Motion Tech Automation (MTA) in Oakdale, Minnesota. This acquisition of Motion Tech Distribution (MTD) expands JHFOSTER’s product offerings and enhances the organization with an increased ability to more broadly serve customers and compete in the automation, robotics […]