Monroeville, PA – October 9, 2024 – Premier Automation, a leader in engineered and automation solutions, announces Premier Labs, a corporate venture studio focused on creating companies that leverage proven automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence solutions to solve industrial challenges.
Premier Automation is a systems integrator with over three decades of experience enhancing productivity, efficiency, and worker safety across various industries. Premier Labs will harness the expertise of Premier Automation’s 150 employees, based in Pittsburgh, PA, and Alpharetta, GA, and its access to a diverse range of customers to build and scale companies that address validated market needs.
Premier Labs is already working on commercial opportunities in metals production, manufacturing controls, and food service, demonstrating its commitment to addressing a wide range of industry challenges. The studio will provide start-up capital, in-house residency, and access to Premier Automation’s cutting-edge equipment and engineering expertise. Additionally, companies will benefit from a network of engineers, customers, business advisors, and investors.
Corporate venture studios have seen significant growth of nearly 625% in recent years, highlighting the effectiveness of the studio model in accelerating innovation and creating successful companies.
“Premier Automation has long been dedicated to advancing industries through innovative automation solutions,” said Mike Gunniers, President at Premier Automation. “Premier Labs furthers that commitment by creating commercial solutions to shape the future of industrial operations through automation, robotics, and AI.”
Premier Labs seeks collaboration with industry professionals looking to drive change, innovators seeking to commercialize a concept, and investors focused on industrial automation. “We’ve built an engaged network of advisors, and the enthusiasm for our approach has exceeded expectations,” said Joel Reed, President of Premier Labs. “We aim to leverage Premier Automation's connections and collaborate with leaders experienced in addressing industry challenges, focusing on founders and team leaders with relevant expertise.”
To learn more or get involved, visit www.premierlabs.io.
About Premier Automation:
Premier Automation is a leader in engineered and automation solutions, dedicated to improving productivity, performance, efficiency, and worker safety across various industries. Leveraging robust manufacturing and engineering capabilities, Premier Automation tailors its solutions to meet customer needs. With a team of 150 professionals in Pittsburgh, PA, and Alpharetta, GA, Premier Automation works with some of the world’s largest industrial manufacturers and leading-edge engineering companies to deliver advanced automation solutions.
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