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Automation AMA offers advisory and consulting services to manufacturers, capital equipment OEMs, and investment firms seeking industrial holding targets. For manufacturers, Automation AMA assists in determining optimal processes for automation, facilitates the creation of RFQs (requests for quotes), manages relationships with automation providers, evaluates proposals, and oversees the automation build process. Clients benefit from the expertise of a seasoned automation veteran with almost 3 decades of experience, ensuring a smooth and successful automation project. Automation OEMs and machine builders can access advisory services, board of director roles, fractional CEO, CTO, COO, and CRO services, business development assistance, strategy planning, standardization of manufacturing and engineering processes, and sales leadership and training. Investment firms receive support with target identification, ownership introductions, due diligence, and business process analysis. Automation AMA also provides temporary or full-time CxO leadership or board of director advisory services to complement existing leadership teams. With over 28 years of experience in founding and growing an automation business, Automation AMA is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges faced by business leaders and entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Founded and led by an industry leader in assembly, robotics, and packaging, Automation AMA offers a comprehensive range of services to support clients throughout their automation journey, as well as to refine engineering, sales, operations, and business development functions.
Elementary is a company specializing in advanced machine vision inspection, utilizing AI and automation to enhance manufacturing processes. Founded in mid-2017 by experienced professionals from various sectors, the company aims to develop a new generation of manufacturing products that rely on computer vision and AI. Their platform automates traceability scans and integrates AI, machine vision, and automation into production lines. This approach focuses on improving quality, traceability, and root cause analyses, making manufacturing processes more efficient. Elementary emphasizes a human-in-the-loop strategy, enhancing collaboration between humans and machines to optimize working conditions and outcomes. Based in Los Angeles, California, Elementarys team includes roboticists, computer scientists, designers, and engineers. The company has attracted significant funding, including a $30 million Series B round led by Tiger Global, to support its innovative solutions in manufacturing. Their technology is utilized by notable clients across various industries, including Toyota in the automotive sector.
MS Transverse Insurance Group is a property and casualty program carrier based in Princeton, New Jersey. As a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group and part of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, it operates as a hybrid fronting carrier. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in program administration, reinsurance partnerships, and alternative capital solutions, serving as a link between reinsurers, program administrators, and Managing General Agents (MGAs). The company offers a range of services, including program administration for niche risks, reinsurance solutions with over 100 reinsurer relationships, flexible risk retention structures, and fronting services that ensure regulatory compliance and claims management. MS Transverse is recognized for its strong financial standing, holding an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best, and has been named Fronting Carrier of the Year in 2022 and 2024. With offices in New York, New Jersey, and Texas, it ranks among the top 10 U.S. fronting carriers by direct premiums written.