Cattron acquires Theimeg

By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 10/1/2000

In a move that will make Cattron Group Inc. the largest remote control company in the world for materials handling equipment, Cattron has purchased Theimeg GmbH.

Under the agreement, the new company, Cattron-Theimeg (located in Sharpsville, Pa.), is better positioned to provide customers with a complete portfolio of remote control products, engineered solutions, and services for the development, integration, installation, operation, maintenance, and service of industrial remote control systems.

Cattron now has six operating units plus presence in many countries throughout the world. "We are confident this new addition to the Cattron alliance will position us to achieve strong growth by building upon our combined strengths and delivering real and lasting value to our customers," says Jim Cattron, president and chief executive officer at Cattron.