Huizenga Group Automation has announced the acquisition of Spectrum Automation Company by its portfolio company, Bulldog Factory Automation. Spectrum Automation Company, founded in 1969, designs, develops, and manufactures specialty parts feeding and material handling systems.

Particularly, these systems are suitable for the automotive, farm implement, fastener, medical, and hardware industries. The company also targets food and beverage, aerospace, and munitions industries. The company’s headquarters is in Livonia, Michigan, United States.

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“Spectrum has been part of my family for over 50 years, and the transition to Huizenga Group Automation will allow the legacy of our family to continue and our employees to be able to grow with a larger organization,” said former owner of Spectrum Automation Company Tom Zimmerman.

Established in 2021, Huizenga Group Automation has world-class automation companies under its helm. Thus, serving a broad range of industries, including automotive, heavy-truck, pharmaceutical, medical, food, and consumer goods. Moreover, they offer unique, comprehensive solutions and products that solve critical problems for their customers.

Meanwhile, Bulldog Factory Automation got its start in 1937. Accordingly, it has been a full-service automation supplier providing design, simulation, build, debug, and installation of automation systems. Moreover, it also has welding systems, conveyors, and other cost-effective and lean process manufacturing solutions.  The Huizenga Group acquired Bulldog Factory Automation in August 2022. 

On the other hand, Huizenga Group provides management services to its diverse portfolio of companies. Particularly, delivering critical products and services to the world’s leading manufacturers. Specifically, in the fields of security, automotive, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer goods, and office furniture manufacturers. 

Throughout its history, Huizenga Group has invested in automation companies. With its refocus on automation over the past few years, Huizenga Group formed Huizenga Group Automation in 2021 to manage its automation investments.