Carrier Global Acquires Blaich Automation to Expand Automated Logic's European Presence

Carrier Global Corporation has acquired Blaich Automation GmbH, a German provider of integrated automation systems, to expand Automated Logic's presence in Europe. The acquisition establishes Automated Logic's first owned field office in Germany and strengthens its ability to deliver intelligent building solutions across critical sectors. Blaich Automation's leadership team will remain in place to serve its German client base.

Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, has completed the acquisition of Blaich Automation GmbH, a German provider of integrated automation systems. The acquisition establishes Automated Logic's first owned field office in Germany, significantly expanding its intelligent building automation capabilities in Europe's largest economy [1].

Blaich Automation, founded in 2004 near Stuttgart, specializes in the design, programming, and integration of unified control platforms that connect building management, industrial automation, and media technologies. The company is known for its ability to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions tailored to complex operational and regulatory environments [1].

The acquisition strengthens Automated Logic's presence in Central Europe and expands its capabilities in mission-critical sectors including data centers, pharmaceuticals, and industrial facilities. Blaich Automation's existing leadership and team will continue operations from their base in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, focusing on design, programming, and integration of unified control platforms [2].

Carrier's acquisition of Blaich Automation represents a targeted geographic expansion for Automated Logic, establishing its first owned controls field office in Germany—Europe's largest economy. Blaich Automation brings specialized expertise in integrated automation solutions across high-margin sectors, allowing Carrier to strengthen its competitive position in the intelligent building solutions market [2].

The retention of Blaich's leadership team suggests this is a capability acquisition rather than merely a market entry play, preserving client relationships and specialized knowledge. Operating from Stuttgart, an industrial hub in southern Germany, gives Automated Logic access to numerous manufacturing clients and potential cross-selling opportunities [2].

While financial terms weren't disclosed, this appears to be a calculated bolt-on acquisition that enhances Carrier's ability to capture market share in sophisticated building automation projects across Central Europe, particularly in highly regulated industries where Blaich has established expertise [2].

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carrier-completes-acquisition-of-blaich-automation-gmbh-establishing-first-automated-logic-field-office-in-germany-302520331.html
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CARR/carrier-completes-acquisition-of-blaich-automation-gmb-h-jbk3fn75ls5y.html