OEM Automatic and ABSSAC Unite

The acquisition of ABSSAC by OEM International AB brings together two highly respected engineering specialists, creating a stronger technical partner for UK industry with expanded expertise in flow control, valve automation, actuation and motion systems.

For many industrial applications, reliable process control depends on the seamless integration of valves, actuators, drives and mechanical positioning systems. By combining their strengths, customers now have access to a broader range of technologies and engineering support from a single source.

OEM Automatic is a leading supplier of flow control and automation solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of process and industrial valves, actuators, valve accessories, sensors, controls, motors and drives. The company supports customers across water treatment, process industries, manufacturing, energy and OEM machinery applications, providing both standard products and engineered solutions.

ABSSAC complements this offering with extensive expertise in linear motion and mechanical power transmission technologies, including ball screws, linear guides, gearboxes, couplings, bearings and positioning systems. These products are widely used where accurate movement, positioning and actuation are critical to machine performance.

The acquisition creates significant opportunities within valve automation and process control applications. Customers can benefit from combined expertise in selecting, sizing and integrating actuators, drive systems and mechanical components to create efficient, reliable and fully engineered solutions.

Nik Page - Business Area Manager, Motors, OEM Automatic (left), Kerry Easton - Managing Director, ABSSAC (right)

Kerry Easton, Managing Director of ABSSAC Ltd, commented:

"This is an exciting new chapter for us. Having worked closely with OEM Automatic, it has become clear that there is a strong cultural and strategic fit between our two organisations. We share a commitment to technical excellence, customer service and building long-term relationships, while bringing complementary products and expertise to the market."

Beyond the expanded product range, customers gain access to deeper engineering competence. The company’s experience in motion and positioning technologies complements OEM Automatic's expertise in valve automation, flow control, motors, drives and industrial automation, enabling more comprehensive support from concept through to implementation.

Nik Page, Business Area Manager, Motors Division at OEM Automatic, said:

"The combination of OEM's expertise in motors and drives, together with ABSSAC's mechanical engineering strengths, creates significant application synergies, enabling us to deliver more integrated and innovative solutions to our customers' engineering challenges."

For customers, the result is broader technical knowledge, complementary technologies and complete engineering solutions that simplify procurement, improve performance and support future innovation.

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