HOLLAND, MI, USA, Feb 3, 2026 – JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company and global automation leader, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mark One, a supplier of Surface Preparation and Material Handling Systems based in Gaylord, Michigan.
With over 50 years of industry experience and successful projects across the automotive and consumer sectors, Mark One has built a reputation for excellence and innovation. This strategic acquisition strengthens JR Automation’s ability to deliver end-to-end stamping solutions to its diverse customers.
By combining JR Automation’s global reach and advanced automation technologies with Mark One’s specialized systems, customers will benefit from a complete, turnkey solution for stamping operations, from surface preparation to material handling and beyond.
JR Automation looks forward to continuing the legacy of success that Mark One was built on, while expanding opportunities for innovation and growth.
About JR Automation
At JR Automation, we accelerate what’s possible with integrated manufacturing solutions that adapt, evolve, and scale at the speed of business. With over 45 years of experience, we’re driven to solve complex manufacturing challenges — to deliver results today and for what’s next. As part of the Hitachi Group of Companies, our team of ~2,000 serves customers from 21 facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit https://www.jrautomation.com.
About Hitachi Ltd.
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology, and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit https://www.hitachi.com
