Crestview Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, completed a $200m investment in JMP Solutions, a Canadian-based automation systems integrator. "This investment builds on Crestview’s experience and success investing in industrial technology businesses to create global leaders. We systematically look for niche markets where we can increase the scope of products and services offered and the geographic reach of the businesses to create global solutions providers in markets that lack them. In spite of its size, importance and growth, the automation industry remains highly fragmented and ripe for the development of another global technology leader. We are excited to partner with the team at JMP to help accelerate the company’s global growth and position the business for long-term success," Alex Rose, Crestview Co-President and Partner.