In a significant development for the automation industry, Invio Automation has announced its acquisition of Calvary Robotics Inc., marking a strategic expansion that strengthens the company’s position in high-growth markets. The acquisition, completed in early February 2026, brings together complementary expertise in robotics, advanced automation, and material handling systems.
Strategic Expansion
Invio Automation, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has positioned this acquisition as a growth accelerator that expands its capabilities, talent pool, and global reach. The deal adds Calvary Robotics’ more than 30 years of experience in delivering systems design, simulation services, automation equipment manufacturing, and lifecycle support to a diverse global customer base.
Headquartered in Webster, New York, with additional facilities in South Carolina and Malaysia, Calvary Robotics has established itself as a leader in advanced automation solutions. The company serves several high-growth sectors including medical devices and life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and transportation.
Complementary Capabilities
The acquisition creates a powerful combination of engineering and application expertise. Together, the merged entity can better serve customers’ complex automation needs throughout the entire lifecycle – from concept and simulation through build, deployment, and continuous optimization.
Achilli Sfizzo, CEO of Invio Automation, emphasized the strategic importance of the deal: “This acquisition is an important growth accelerator for Invio as it expands our capabilities, talent, and global reach.” He highlighted Calvary’s alignment with Invio’s commitment to building the preferred automation partner for high-value material movement and precision assembly, where system performance, reliability, and execution matter most.
Focus on Precision and Performance
Both companies share a performance-driven culture based on operational excellence and customer centricity. Invio designs and delivers automation systems custom-built around manufacturers’ production flows, combining motion control, custom positioning, throughput-focused design, and disciplined execution.
Robert Lague, CEO of Calvary Robotics, described the merger as an exciting next chapter: “Together, we bring deep engineering expertise that will enable customers to achieve higher productivity, efficiency and manufacturing flexibility.”
