Piab Group, a supplier of industrial vacuum technology solutions, agreed to acquire Joulin, a machining manufacturer. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Piab´s long history of innovation in vacuum technology and global presence will allow for Joulin to further develop and Piab also provides a long-term home for our family business and its employees. By joining the Piab Group, Joulin joins an excellent global company, a leading innovator in the vacuum technology market and together we will strengthen our leading position in the automation industry,” Laurent Joulin, Joulin Co-owner and CEO.