Industry veteran to lead next phase of strategic growth and operational expansion

ONDEX Automation ("ONDEX" or “The Company”) today announced the appointment of Joe Nolan as Division President, Vision & Robotics. In this role, Nolan will lead the strategic direction, operational performance, and growth of ONDEX's Vision & Robotics division, which includes LIVE Automation, Vision & Control Systems ("VCS"), and future acquisitions in this space.

Nolan will oversee a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians across three locations, serving manufacturers in life sciences, medical technology, food and beverage, semiconductor, and consumer packaged goods markets.

Nolan joins ONDEX following a successful 20-year career in industrial automation distribution and value-added solutions, most recently serving as Vice President & General Manager at Gibson Engineering, a leading provider of automation products, engineering services in the machine vision and robotics verticals. Over his tenure at Gibson, Nolan built and led teams delivering complex automation projects that integrated machine vision, robotics, motion control, and safety technologies, while building strong relationships with OEMs, channel partners, and end users across life sciences, medical devices, electronics, plastics, and various industrial and consumer industries.

ONDEX is highly active in the vision and robotics integration market, with deep expertise in deploying advanced inspection, quality, and automation systems for leading manufacturers. The Company continues to seek partnerships with high-quality discrete automation integrators, particularly those with capabilities in vision, robotics, and machine controls, to help manufacturers enhance quality, increase throughput, and build more resilient operations.

Joe Nolan, Division President, Vision & Robotics at ONDEX Automation, said:

"Our industry is at an inflection point, with customers looking for partners who can bring together deep application expertise in vision and robotics with the ability to execute complex projects at scale. I am excited to join the ONDEX team, build on the strong foundations at LIVE Automation and VCS, and help scale our capabilities to deliver even more value for our key customers."

Justin Kerr, CEO of ONDEX Automation, said:

"ONDEX is committed to helping manufacturers navigate automation and digital transformation – and vision and robotics are critical enablers of that journey. Joe brings immense automation experience and outstanding relationships across the ecosystem – from channel partners and OEMs to integrators and end customers – and his leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our capabilities in this space through both organic growth and acquisitions."

For more on partnerships with ONDEX Automation, visit www.ondex.ai or contact Mason Zuniga at mzuniga@ondex.ai.

About ONDEX Automation
ONDEX Automation is a Chicago-based discrete and process automation systems integrator dedicated to empowering North American manufacturers with innovative automation solutions to enhance quality, improve productivity, and build resilient operations. With more than 120 team members across 7 locations, ONDEX brings deep technical expertise to every engagement. ONDEX is actively pursuing additional opportunities to partner with system integrators who bring a diverse range of capabilities, experienced engineering talent, and a shared commitment to innovation and excellence. For more information, please visit: www.ondex.ai.

About Shore Capital Partners
Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm with offices in Nashville, is an investor in lower middle market companies in the Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Business Services, Industrial, and Real Estate industries. Shore's strategy is to support management partners to grow faster with less risk through access to capital, world-class board and operational resources, and unmatched networking, development, and shared learnings across the portfolio. From 2020-2025, Shore received recognition from Inc. Magazine as a 6x Top Founder Friendly Investor and by PitchBook Research for leading U.S. Private Equity deal volume for the past 10 years, from 2015-2024. Shore targets investments in proven, successful private companies with superior management teams, stable cash flow, and significant potential to grow through industry consolidation and organic growth to generate value for shareholders. Shore has approximately $17 billion of assets under management and in additional investment platforms to which it provides business and operational consulting services. To learn more about Shore Capital Partners, and for more information on these awards and investment platforms, please visit www.shorecp.com.

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