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Cost-Saving Ignition-Based Design: Meeting ISA–88 Standards for Batch Control

E Tech Group is currently in the final stages of developing a design that interfaces with Inductive Automation’s Ignition, to support batch control while meeting ISA-88 standards. The resulting design will give batch control manufacturers access to Ignition’s open architecture, cross-platform compatibility, user-friendly development environment and flexible licensing model while meeting the strict ISA-88 standard.

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E Tech Group Secures New Investment from Graham Partners, Sets Stage for Continued Growth and Innovation

With this new investment partnership, E Tech Group expects to accelerate organic growth and acquisition to become a top system integrator in North America E Tech Group, one of the nation’s leading automation system integrators, announced today a strategic investment with Graham Partners, a private equity firm focused on technology and advanced manufacturing. The new investment follows significant growth with previous investors Falfurrias Capital Partners, including the execution and integration of two acquisitions in 2023 alone, bringing E Tech Group’s footprint to 25 locations throughout North America and a bench of 600 professionals focused on industrial automation and control solutions. With this new round of investment from Graham Partners, E Tech Group is poised to continue its upward trajectory, doubling down on its commitment to innovation and providing the next level of automation services to clients. The infusion of capital will enable E Tech Group to further invest in cutting-edge tools, technologies, and talent, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the industry. “The E Tech Group is on a mission to disrupt and reshape the world of industrial automation,” said Matt Wise, CEO of the E Tech Group.  “This new investment will advance our ability to provide distinctive automation solutions, elevating efficiency and productivity while redefining how manufacturing is done in North America.” Josh Wilson, Managing Principal at Graham Partners, said, “We believe that Graham’s deep experience investing across the end markets served by E Tech positions us as an ideal partner to help the company execute on its next phase of growth.” Rob Newbold, Managing Principal at Graham Partners, added, “Graham has followed E Tech for a number of years, and our research showed it was a clear leader in automation integration. We are excited to be partnering with the E Tech team to continue executing on … Continued

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E Tech Group Names Trent Meyers, P.E. Vice President of Life Sciences Central and Process Industries

Trent Meyers, P.E. assumes the role of Vice President of Life Sciences Central and Process Industries at E Tech Group, bringing over 30 years of industry experience in management and operations. His appointment reflects E Tech’s commitment to support growth in demand for the company’s industrial engineering and automation services. West Chester, OH – April 2, 2024 – E Tech Group, a leader in providing high-quality automation, control, and engineering services for industrial clients and Gold Certified Rockwell Automation Partner, today announced hiring Trent Meyers, P.E. as the new Vice President of Life Sciences Central and Process Industries. “We are excited to welcome Trent Meyers to the E Tech leadership team. Trent has proven engineering and leadership skills with a long track record of fostering organizational growth while enhancing individual and team performance. His extensive expertise in engineering and manufacturing operations in the core industries we serve will be invaluable as we continue our growth trajectory,” said Matt Wise, CEO of E Tech Group. Meyers brings nearly 30 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing operations, including holding numerous leadership positions throughout his career. He will be responsible for leading E Tech’s Life Sciences Central and Process Industries groups encompassing consumer products, food & beverage, material handling, general industries, as well as life sciences operations. In this role, he will oversee the engineering, project management, and project delivery groups while supporting sales and marketing efforts. “Trent will be dedicated to further enhancing our client’s experience ensuring our high-quality work remains nothing short of exceptional,” said Fred Fontaine, President of E Tech Group. “His leadership will continue to drive the growth of our business by delighting current clients and attracting new ones to the E Tech family.” Prior to joining E Tech, Meyers served as Vice President of Project Delivery and … Continued

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