Strategic merger
TG-Group Strengthens Its Robotics Business with Pick Place
The TG Group and the Swiss robotics company Pick Place are merging. By combining their expertise, both companies aim to expand their offerings in the fields of packaging, robotics, and industrial automation.
The TG Group is expanding its portfolio through a merger with Pick Place, a specialist in high-speed delta robotics, machine vision, and AI-driven automation. Together, the companies aim to offer end-to-end solutions—from engineering and machine development to robotics and line integration, all the way through to maintenance and service.
By combining engineering know-how, production capacity, and robotics expertise, the goal is to develop customized automation lines for various industries, with a particular focus on the food industry.
“Pick Place joining the TG-Group marks an exciting new chapter for us,” says Tom Vermonden, founder and CEO of the TG-Group. “By combining our strengths and our shared vision, we can accelerate innovation, improve our service, and deliver even better results to our customers.”
Pick Place will continue to operate independently on the market with its existing team. Founders Christian Vouilamoz and Denise Sivete will remain on board as shareholders. Customer relationships, ongoing projects, and service contracts will continue as usual.
“For over two decades, our team has been helping manufacturers redefine the boundaries of robotics,” says Christian Vouilamoz, founder and Chief Robotics Officer of Pick Place. “By merging with the TG Group, we gain the industrial reach and technical foundation to act more quickly, implement larger projects, and bring our systems to even more production facilities. Crucially, we are preserving the entrepreneurial mindset and approach that defines Pick Place, while simultaneously gaining a strong foundation to drive SmartPick.AI and other automation technologies forward."
The parties have agreed not to disclose the financial details of the transaction.
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