On October 2, 2017, The Weidmüller Group ("Weidmüller") announced its acquisition of the W Interconnections group companies in the USA, Canada and Mexico from Rockwell Automation, Inc., effective 1 October 2017.
This acquisition supports Weidmüller’s growth strategy in industrial connectivity, communication and digitalization and reflects the long-term commitment of Weidmüller to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) market, one of the most important markets for industry automation.
Weidmüller is a an international market leader in industrial connectivity and automation headquartered in Detmold, Germany.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented Weidmüller with a team consisting of Mary Abbott and Kai Sheffield (Corporate), Damian Rigolo and Shaun Parker (Employment and Labour), Jon Marin (Pensions and Benefits) and the Ottawa Osler Works Transactional team (Natalie Munroe and Brian Kells).
Team
Partner, Employment and Labour, Toronto
Partner, Pensions and Benefits, Toronto
Partner, Employment and Labour, Calgary
Partner, Corporate, Toronto
Chief, Osler Works - Transactional & Legal Operations, Ottawa
