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Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. (AIR)

Introduction

Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR), founded by Ares Management in January 2024, is a private industrial automation company. AIR operates by consolidating and scaling these operations. As of October 2025, AIR has acquired five companies from Ireland, UK, and USA, with distinct automation specializations serving serving many different industries. The company currently has approximately 500 employees and is led by CEO Darragh de Stonndún and Executive Chairman Brian Klos.[1]

History of AIR

Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. was launched in January 2024 by Ares Management Corporation. The company was cofounded by Executive Chairman Brian Klos and Chief Executive Officer Darragh de Stonndún, both offering extensive experience in both automation and Mergers/Acquisitions. At its launch, AIR acquired two long-running automation firms to serve as its foundation: Totally Automated Systems (TA Systems) and Modular Automation.

Acquisitions

AIR's acquisition-based strategy aims to combine capabilities and expand is geographic footprint, while expanding its reach across several sectors, positioning AIR as a global player in manufacturing automation.

An automated assembly line for automotive manufacturing, similar to something TA Systems (now AIR-Rochester Hills) would build

Totally Automated Systems (TA Systems)[2]

  • Acquired: January 2024
  • Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA
  • Specialization: Full Assembly Automation for a wide variety of applications

Modular Automation[3]

  • Acquired: January 2024
  • Location: Shannon, Ireland
  • Specialization: Medical Technology Automation

Sewtec Automation[4]

  • Acquired: August 2024
  • Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom
  • Specialization: Automation for food & beverage, personal care, cosmetics, packaging/labeling

Robotics and Drives (RDS)[5]

  • Acquired: October 2024
  • Location: Mullingar, Ireland
  • Specialization: Robotics and drives integration systems for pharmaceuticals and consumer goods

Owens Design[6]

  • Acquired: August 2025
  • Location: Fremont, California, USA
  • Specialization: Custom automation/tooling for semiconductor, energy, data storage

Industry Focus

With AIR's diverse acquisitions, it finds itself in a position to serve a variety of sectors in providing automation solutions, with the scope of its operation expanding with every new acquisition. Currently, AIR's operating units have expertise in the following sectors:

  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices
  • Laboratory Equipment
  • Consumer Goods Manufacturing
  • Food and Beverage Production
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Logistics Automation

References

  1. ↑ "About AIR | 500+ Global Experts, 140+ Years of Automation Leadership". AIR. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  2. ↑ https://www.dbusiness.com/hustle-and-muscle-articles/industrial-robotics-firm-acquires-rochester-hills-totally-automated-systems/
  3. ↑ McMahon, Páraic (2024-02-05). "Modular Automation acquired in new deal with major US investor". Clare Echo. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  4. ↑ "Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. Acquires Sewtec Automation". Business Wire.
  5. ↑ "Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. Acquires Robotics & Drives". Business Wire.
  6. ↑ "Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. Acquires Owens Design". Business Wire. August 18, 2025.
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