Piab Group acquires COVAL to expand vacuum automation portfolio

Evidence notes
- COVAL adds vacuum cups, pumps and grippers to Piab Group automation position.
- The acquisition expands Piab Group coverage in vacuum automation components and systems.
- The deal strengthens robotics and automation customer support around suction and vacuum handling.
Company context
Piab supplies vacuum automation, soft grippers, suction components and robot/cobot gripping systems, including Joulin foam-gripper and turnkey handling technology.