by Brianna Crandall — April 22, 2015—In a move expected to boost the growth of the automatic floor-cleaning machines market, global technology provider Sealed Air announced last week the acquisition of Intellibot Robotics, a U.S.-based privately owned company that has pioneered the development of robotic commercial floor-cleaning machines.
The acquisition includes certain intellectual property; the manufacturing and engineering operations in Richmond, Virginia; and sales. The business will be integrated into Sealed Air’s Diversey Care division and its leading brand of TASKI floor-cleaning machines. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“The combination of Diversey Care’s industry expertise and global reach and Intellibot’s artificial intelligence technology will help accelerate the development of the robotic floor-cleaning machines market — ultimately driving efficiencies and business value for the hygiene industry,” said Dr. Ilham Kadri, president, Diversey Care.
Sealed Air Corporation’s portfolio of widely recognized brands, including Cryovac brand food packaging solutions, Bubble Wrap brand cushioning and Diversey cleaning and hygiene solutions, enables a safer and less wasteful food supply chain, protects valuable goods shipped around the world, and improves health through clean environments. Sealed Air has approximately 24,000 employees who serve customers in 175 countries.
