Irish automation firms Somex and Ward acquired by US multinational

Cork firm Somex Automation was founded in 2003 by managing director Michael Wall

MMT's chief executive Robbie Atkinson said the automation and process integration expertise of Somex will become a flagship offering of the MMT Automation brand. 

Cork automation firm Somex Automation has been acquired by US company Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT) for an undisclosed amount.

Based in Cork's South Link Business Park, Somex Automation provides custom automation equipment and processes for the medical device manufacturing industry.