Sonepar Acquires Smyrna-Based EOSYS
Industrial automation provider EOSYS, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, joins Sonepar's network.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Manufacturing
Sonepar has acquired EOSYS, an industrial automation solutions provider with offices across the United States, as announced on November 3, 2026. The deal adds automation, engineering, and digital transformation expertise to Sonepar's industrial services.
Why it matters
Industrial systems are growing more complex, and customers increasingly seek partners with cross-disciplinary expertise and services. The acquisition brings EOSYS's capabilities into a broader network of industrial services for Tennessee manufacturers and other customers.
EOSYS was founded in 1991 and was named the 2025 Integrator Member of the Year by the Control System Integrators Association. The acquisition's purchase price and post-deal headcount were not disclosed.
The players
Sonepar
Sonepar is a global electrical distribution company that expanded its industrial services with the EOSYS acquisition.
EOSYS
EOSYS is an industrial automation solutions provider founded in 1991 and headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee.
The details
Sonepar acquired EOSYS, which is headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, and is one of Rockwell Automation's inaugural U.S.-based Platinum Systems Integrator Partners. Sonepar's industrial services include panel design and assembly, power substation engineering and distribution, and switchgear panel assembly.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Sonepar announces the acquisition of EOSYS.
Market Landscape
The deal reflects a broader pattern of electrical distributors buying integrators to offer end-to-end automation services rather than components alone. EOSYS's place among Rockwell Automation's inaugural U.S. Platinum Systems Integrator Partners positions the combined business within a vendor-certified tier of automation integration.
For Tennessee manufacturers that buy automation and electrical systems, the acquisition may change which company they work with for panel design, integration, and service. Customers should expect continuity in EOSYS's services, though the extraction does not specify any pricing or contract changes.
The takeaway
Industrial buyers should watch how acquisitions like this one bundle engineering, automation, and electrical services under a single provider. Evaluating integrators on certifications and cross-disciplinary capability is becoming more important as systems grow more complex.
Further reading
Explore more Manufacturing news from across Tennessee to see how automation integrators are reshaping local production.
