TG-Group and Pick Place join forces to expand robotics and automation capabilities

TG-Group and Pick Place are embarking on a strategic integration that strengthens TG-Group’s position as a future-oriented partner for packaging, robotics and industrial automation. Since Waterland joined as a strategic partner in April 2025, TG-Group has continued to execute its growth strategy, bringing together complementary expertise in packaging, robotics, and intelligent automation within one integrated ecosystem.

This combination brings together distinct strengths. Through its specialised companies, including TG-Packaging, Entrec, Frematt and A-tec, TG-Group has built deep capabilities in packaging machinery, infeed technology, flowpack solutions, retrofit projects, spare parts management and service. Pick Place adds expertise in high-speed delta robotics, vision systems and AI-driven automation for food packaging and assembly lines. Together, the companies will offer a broader, end-to-end service: from initial engineering and machine development to advanced robotics, line integration and long-term maintenance.

The integration of Pick Place into the TG-Group is rooted in clear industrial logic. Manufacturers are increasingly looking for partners who can help them improve efficiency, increase flexibility, reduce manual handling and future-proof their production environments. By combining TG-Group’s engineering, production capacity and customer network with Pick Place’s specialised robotics and automation expertise, the group can deliver complete, tailored automation lines across various sectors, with a particular focus on the food industry.

“Pick Place becoming part of TG-Group marks an exciting new chapter for us,” said Tom Vermonden, Founder and CEO of TG-Group. “By combining our strengths and shared vision, we can accelerate new developments, improve our service and deliver greater results for our clients. Together, we aim to shape the direction of our industry with practical, forward-thinking solutions.”

For customers, the integration means access to full-scale automation capabilities from a single partner. TG-Group and Pick Place will support manufacturers through every stage of their automation journey, from packaging equipment and line integration to advanced robotic applications and intelligent automation solutions. This combined approach is designed to help factories increase output, adapt quickly to changing production needs and adopt new technologies faster.

Continuity and ongoing development

Pick Place will maintain its existing team, expertise and entrepreneurial mindset. Founders Christian Vouilamoz and Denise Sivete remain shareholders and will actively drive Pick Place’s next growth phase. Current customer relationships, ongoing projects and service contracts will continue without interruption.

“For more than two decades, our team has helped manufacturers push the boundaries of robotics,” said Christian Vouilamoz, Founder and Chief Robotics Officer of Pick Place. “Joining TG-Group gives us the industrial reach and engineering backing to move faster, take on larger projects and bring our systems to more factories. Crucially, we keep the entrepreneurial drive that defines Pick Place, while gaining a stronger foundation to develop SmartPick.AI and new automation technologies.”

The integration brings together a shared entrepreneurial culture and a long-term commitment to practical, high-quality and future-ready automation solutions. Together, TG-Group and Pick Place are creating a stronger platform to accelerate robotic innovation and deliver lasting value to industrial customers.

The parties have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.