Lear (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader, has completed its acquisition of WIP Industrial Automation. WIP, based in Spain, specializes in developing and deploying customized automation solutions for production applications, bringing strong robotics and AI-based computer vision capabilities to Lear. This acquisition is part of Lear's IDEA strategy, aimed at extending its leadership in operational excellence and developing next-generation automation technologies.
The acquisition builds upon Lear's previous integrations of ASI Automation, Thagora Technology SRL, and InTouch Automation. It equips Lear with a robust portfolio of automation solutions spanning critical areas of manufacturing. This move is expected to help Lear operate more efficiently and navigate current macroeconomic challenges, such as elevated wage inflation.