This is ONDEX’s fourth acquisition since April 2024, strengthening its expertise in machine vision, barcode reading, robotic solutions, motion control, and PLC programming.

ONDEX Automation ("ONDEX") today announced the acquisition of Vision and Control Systems ("VCS"), a leading factory automation systems integrator specializing in machine vision. This is ONDEX's fourth acquisition since April 2024, strengthening its expertise in machine vision, barcode reading, robotic solutions, motion control, and PLC programming.

Founded in 2011 with locations in Springfield, NJ, and Greenville, SC, VCS is known for delivering advanced, integrated machine vision solutions that combine mechanical, electrical, and software expertise. The company's systems solve complex automation challenges for leading organizations across medical devices, life sciences, food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, logistics, and general industrial markets. VCS is honored to be recognized as both a Cognex Partner System Integrator and a Cognex Logistics Partner Integrator, a distinction shared by only a handful of integrators worldwide.

Brad Steele, Founder and President of VCS, said:

"VCS has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by rising demand for advanced vision solutions. As our projects and customer base expand globally, we found a partner to help us scale faster and support larger opportunities. ONDEX provides the resources, talent, and capabilities to take our growth to the next level."

Justin Kerr, CEO of ONDEX Automation, said:

"Machine vision is a fast-growing, high-impact capability in automation, and we're committed to expanding in this space. VCS is a premier integrator with a proven track record, and we will invest together to grow our market leadership in vision systems."

For more on partnerships with ONDEX Automation, visit www.ondex.ai or contact Mason Zuniga at mzuniga@ondex.ai.

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. ONDEX is actively pursuing additional opportunities to partner with 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 offices 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 2020-2024, Shore received recognition from Inc Magazine as a 5x 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 $13 billion of assets under management and in additional investment platforms to which it provides business and operational consulting services.