ONDEX Automation Acquires The Fitch Company to Deepen Process Automation and Design Capabilities

Sixth acquisition adds nearly 40 years of electrical design and process control expertise across key industrial end markets

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ONDEX Automation today announced the acquisition of The Fitch Company, a leading electrical engineering and process automation systems integrator based in Rumford, Maine. This is ONDEX's sixth acquisition since April 2024 and significantly expands the company’s capabilities in process automation, electrical design, field engineering, and control systems integration across the industry.

Founded in 1986, The Fitch Company has built a distinguished reputation as a trusted engineering and automation partner serving the pulp and paper, power and energy, food and beverage and consumer goods end markets. Operating from facilities in Rumford, Bangor, and Gray, Maine, the company delivers customized process control and electrical engineering solutions – from concept through startup – for complex industrial environments in North America. The Fitch Company is recognized for its deep customer relationships, many spanning multiple plant sites and decades of continuous service.

The acquisition strengthens ONDEX's process automation capabilities, adding DCS and PLC programming, OT/IT networking, electrical design, instrumentation, panel fabrication, and plant-wide control system expertise. The Fitch Company's team brings a strong track record of developing and retaining highly skilled engineers - reflecting a culture centered on customer focus and employee development.

Mark Bolduc, P.E., President of The Fitch Company, will continue with the business as General Manager following the close of the transaction.

Justin Kerr, CEO of ONDEX Automation, said:

"The Fitch Company is exactly the kind of partner we look for, with deep technical expertise, long-tenured customer relationships, and a culture that takes genuine pride in its work. Mark and his team have spent nearly four decades building one of the most respected process automation businesses in the region, and we're proud to welcome them to ONDEX.”

Mark Bolduc, President of The Fitch Company, said:

"ONDEX shares our commitment to customers and our belief that taking care of your people is what drives lasting success. I'm excited about the opportunities this creates for our team and our customers, and I look forward to being part of something bigger while staying true to what has made The Fitch Company great."

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About ONDEX Automation

ONDEX Automation is a Chicago-based discrete and process automation systems integrator dedicated to empowering North American manufacturers with innovative automation solutions to enhance quality, improve productivity, and build resilient operations. With more than 150 team members across 10 locations, ONDEX brings deep technical expertise to every engagement. ONDEX is actively pursuing additional opportunities to partner with discrete and process automation system integrators who bring a diverse range of capabilities, experienced engineering talent, and a shared commitment to innovation and excellence. For more information, please visit: www.ondex.ai.

About Shore Capital Partners

Shore Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm with an office in Nashville, is an investor in lower-middle market companies in the Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Business Services, Industrial, and Real Estate industries. Shore’s strategy is to support management partners to grow faster with less risk through access to capital, world-class board and operational resources, and unmatched networking, development, and shared learnings across the portfolio. From 2020-2025, Shore received recognition from Inc. Magazine as a 6x Top Founder Friendly Investor and by Pitchbook Research for leading U.S. Private Equity deal volume for the past 10 years, from 2015-2024. Shore targets investments in proven, successful private companies with superior management teams, stable cash flow, and significant potential to grow through industry consolidation and organic growth to generate value for shareholders. Shore has approximately $17 billion of assets under management and in additional investment platforms to which it provides business and operational consulting services. To learn more about Shore Capital Partners, and for more information on these awards and investment platforms, please visit www.shorecp.com.