Motion & Control Enterprises purchases RSA and Global Controls, fourth acquisition this year

Motion & Control Enterprises (“MCE”) has acquired RSA and Global Controls (collectively known as “RSA”).

Based in St. Charles, Illinois, RSA was founded in 1966 and is a distributor of robotics, motion control, vision systems, PLC/HMI and safety products. Global Controls is a systems integrator that supports automation and motion control projects. The company has 17 associates and services industrial end-user and OEM customers across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

“We are excited to welcome the RSA associates to MCE,” said Charles Hale, chairman & CEO of MCE. Hale further noted that “RSA’s focus on automation and motion control products and solutions align very closely with our strategic focus on bringing highly technical motion control solutions to our customers. We have collaborated with RSA on numerous projects over the years and are excited about working even more closely with Allan, Bill and the RSA team.”

“This combination will allow us to accelerate our growth plans by utilizing the resources and support provided by MCE,” said Allan Scales, RSA shareholder and CEO. “This is a great outcome for our associates, customers and supplier partners.”