Red Lion Controls acquires secure remote communications company
Red Lion Controls, distributed in Australia by Control Logic, has announced the acquisition of MB Connect Line, a provider of secure remote access solutions for machines and plants, data collection and M2M communication. The company says the addition of MB Connect Line supports Red Lion’s strategy to deliver secure, easy-to-use edge connectivity solutions.
Headquartered in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, MB Connect Line supplies a range of secured hardware and software solutions that will enhance Red Lion’s modular and rugged industrial automation and networking technology.
The addition of MB Connect Line builds on the strategic collaboration announced between the two companies in 2019. The acquisition expands Red Lion’s portfolio by adding a range of products from an industry-recognised specialist in industrial cybersecurity and offers customers a Remote Service Portal for remote monitoring and remote configuration.
“Red Lion Controls and MB Connect Line are a powerful combination. With a shared focus on secure connectivity solutions, we will be better positioned to serve our customers seeking to strengthen their operational resiliency with the convergence of information technology and operations technology,” said Jack Lee, President of Red Lion Controls. “Red Lion is very excited about starting this new chapter, supporting customers with a broader product offering and greater technical resources.”
“With the acquisition of MB Connect Line by Red Lion Controls, we are taking the next step in our successful partnership,” said Siegfried Müller, CEO and founder of MB Connect Line. “MB Connect Line will continue to expand its comprehensive portfolio of solutions for secure remote maintenance and networking as well as edge and cloud connectivity. We are very excited to work together with Red Lion Controls to provide the best solutions for digital transformation in industry — and to benefit from Red Lion Controls’ strong global presence.”
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