The assets of C&D Robotics Inc. have been acquired by Euroimpianti SpA, Schio, Italy, a worldwide leader in the production of automated end-of-line palletizing systems, such as scara robots, articulated arm robots, laser-guided vehicles, and automatic truck loading, with thousands of installations in over 40 countries. The updated company name will be C&D Skilled Robotics Inc.

C&D Skilled Robotics Inc. will continue to design, manufacture, and service state-of-the-art gantry palletizing systems as well as offer its Skilled line of proven articulated arm robots, scara robots, and laser-guided vehicles (LGVs) from its primary locations in Beaumont, Texas and Schio. The combined revenues of the companies will be $31 million or more for 2008.

This purchase allows C&D and Euroimpianti to offer an expanded product line to more effectively serve the continuously changing needs of its customers and provide the logistics to reach a broader range of clientele.

For more information, visit www.cdrobot.com and www.skilledrobots.com.