Jim Montague

1 week ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Control Station Inc. announced Mar. 12 that it’s acquired and assimilated its Ireland-based joint venture and distribution partner. Founded in 2016 to support multinational process manufacturers, Control Station Ltd. previously strengthened its parent company’s position in the Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) region and globally. Reconfigured and renamed Control Station Technologies Ltd., the new entity operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Control Station.

2 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Following a comprehensive assessment, Hexagon AB reported Mar. 4 that its board has directed management to separate its asset lifecycle intelligence (ALI) division and related businesses, known as NewCo, by preparing for a previously announced “Lex Asea distribution” or spinoff to its shareholders. The board plans to propose the distribution and listing of NewCo’s shares at a meeting in early 2026 if circumstances are deemed right.

3 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Phoenix Contact USA has partnered with Xona Systems, which provides secure-access solutions for critical infrastructures and operational technology (OT) environments. They report their partnership combines industrial networking and OT cybersecurity to achieve zero-trust remote access that addresses the unique requirements of industrial control system (ICS)/OT environments.

3 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

As difficult as it is to develop code for today’s digital and virtual process controls, I’m told it was even harder to program and maintain the dedicated PLCs and DCSs of the past. Either way, it’s typically too costly and time-consuming for even the largest end-users to roll their own process controls, so they relied on suppliers for decades. Even the two exceptions I know about tend to prove this rule.

3 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Arthur G. Russell Co. Inc. (AGR), reported Mar. 18 that it’s purchased ProMatic Automation Inc. in Fletcher, N.C. AGR reports this acquisition strengthens its ability to serve a broader range of customers by offering a more diverse portfolio of automation solutions. Located in Bristol, Conn., AGR is a system integrator and provider of automated assembly solutions.