GE Vernova Acquires Robotech Automation
On May 21, 2026, GE Vernova Inc. ("GE Vernova") announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Robotech Automation ("Robotech"), a specialized robotics and automation systems integrator based near Montreal, Quebec to accelerate its robotics and automation capabilities. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions and approvals and closed in July 2026. The transaction augments ongoing robotics and automation efforts within GE Vernova’s Advanced Research Center (ARC) for deployment across the company’s supply chain to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost outcomes.
Robotech delivers customized automation solutions through a combination of in-house design, engineering, and integration capabilities supported by a network of trusted manufacturing partners.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, GE Vernova is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Electrification and Wind segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and has approximately 85,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. GE Vernova’s presence in Canada spans more than 130 years where 2,400+ employees are helping shape the country’s energy future. Its technologies help generate approximately 43% of Canada’s electricity, powering communities, industries, and a more resilient energy future for generations to come.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP advised GE Vernova on the acquisition with a team led by Pavan Jawanda that included Zahra Naqvi, Elizabeth Yu (M&A and Corporate), Drew Morier, Corinne Grigoriu, Camille A. Belanger (Tax), Francis L. Racine (Employment), Vincent Yip (Intellectual Property) and paraprofessionals Mélanie Leblanc and Sandra Belton.
