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Littelfuse Acquires Western Automation Research And Development

PUBLIC · LFUSFeb 03, 2023

Acquiring Company

Littelfuse

Acquired Company

Development

RosemontManchesterManufacturingInformation TechnologySoftwareMobileManufacturingSecurityPublic Safety

Description

Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced it has acquired Western Automation Research and Development Limited (“Western Automation”). Headquartered in Galway, Ireland, Western Automation is a designer and manufacturer of electrical shock protection devices used across a broad range of high-growth end markets, including e-Mobility off-board charging infrastructure, industrial safety and renewables.

Quick answer

Littelfuse is acquiring Development and Western Automation Research and Development, announced February 3, 2023. Littelfuse is based in Rosemont, Illinois, United States.

How much did Littelfuse pay for Development?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Littelfuse do?
Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world.
Where are Littelfuse and Development based?
Littelfuse is based in Rosemont, Illinois, United States. Development is based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
Who are the decision-makers at Littelfuse?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at Littelfuse. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Littelfuse

Location

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

About

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 15 countries, and with approximately 17,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation and electronics end markets – everywhere, every day. Learn more at Littelfuse.com.

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Who acquired Development?

Development was acquired by Littelfuse, based in Rosemont. The deal was reported on February 3, 2023. Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Littelfuse is publicly traded (LFUS) and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Littelfuse acquire Development?

Littelfuse's acquisition of Development was reported on February 3, 2023. Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced it has acquired Western Automation Research and Development Limited (“Western Automation”). Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Development do?

It is privately held, and is based in Manchester.

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