Alliance looks to integrate APCI

15.7.2021

Alliance Automation, the industrial automation and electrical engineering company has acquired 100% of APC Integration, the Adelaide-based firm which has been delivering electrical and automation solutions across Australian and International markets for 37 years.

InterFinancial previously advised ERM Power in their 50% acquisition of Alliance Automation and has now advised Alliance on the acquisition of APC Integration.

Servicing a broad range of industrial sectors and highly specialised niche markets, APCI are a quiet achiever committed to producing bespoke, efficient and value-based solutions for their customers.

APCI has always evolved to meet the demands of its customers by producing quality Industrial Automation solutions, often in highly technical and specialised vertical markets.

Over the last 37 years APCI’s skills and expertise have been applied various sectors; they have a strong focus in the water industry being awarded one of five positions on the SA Water Automation Panel. More broadly, they have provided services to the fruit packaging industry, high speed steel processing lines, and stage shows (including the Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony).

Alliance Automation, founded in 2010, is now a team of more than 250 people and offices in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia, delivering value-added industrial automation solutions, consultancy and support to customers in a range of sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, water and waste-water, oil & gas, and mining.

With the support of Alliance, APCI will be able to confidently tackle larger and more complex projects not only in the water industry but also other diverse and interesting industries where the skills and expertise from both companies can be combined.

Alliance welcomes APCI’s next evolution by joining with Alliance Automation.

25.6.2025

Sector dashboards June 2025

Our monthly sector dashboards are out! Our dashboards look at the valuation multiples across seven key sectors, each made up of a number of subsectors. The data takes into account the sale prices of similar companies based on; products, end markets, services, assets classes or other characteristics. The publications include all companies listed on the […]

Read more
25.6.2025

Mapping the PE landscape: Types of Private Equity in Australia (Part 1)

Australia’s private equity (PE) sector is a dynamic and multifaceted market that supports companies through all stages of growth, from fledgling startups to mature enterprises. While it’s common to categorise private equity by business stage (early, growth, mature), several other key factors will help decide what may be the most practical private equity investor, these […]

Read more
25.6.2025

China’s 2025 Outbound Investment Outlook

The global M&A market has been in decline since 2022, following a record-setting surge in 2021. The downturn was primarily driven by rising interest rates, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions. China’s M&A market is no exception. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese economy has faced unprecedented challenges, including slowed GDP growth, weak consumer spending, an […]

Read more
25.6.2025

Employee Q&A: Natalie Knight

She’s not one to chase the spotlight. But for the past nine years, Natalie Knight has been a quiet force behind the scenes at InterFinancial. As our Administration Officer, she brings structure, calm and a sense of order to the everyday chaos that comes with managing a busy advisory firm.   From coordinating packed calendars, […]

Read more
28.5.2025

Sector dashboards May 2025

Our monthly sector dashboards are out! Our dashboards look at the valuation multiples across seven key sectors, each made up of a number of subsectors. The data takes into account the sale prices of similar companies based on; products, end markets, services, assets classes or other characteristics. The publications include all companies listed on the […]

Read more
28.5.2025

What geopolitical uncertainty means for M&A in Australia?

Over the past six months, global uncertainty has escalated significantly. Trade wars, continued conflicts in Europe and the Middle East and market volatility have dominated our press. The M&A landscape in Australia is not insulated from the effects of these issues.   These issues have introduced a new set of challenges for dealmakers. But amid the […]

Read more
28.5.2025

Celebrating 15 years with Mark Steinhardt

From running shorts to suits and ties, Mark’s built a career defined by endurance, focus and momentum. Joining InterFinancial in 2010, Mark has worked his way up to Executive Director today. Known for being sharp, strategic, and approachable, he’s earned the trust of both clients and colleagues through his ability to solve complex problems and […]

Read more
28.5.2025

Metrics that matter: What tech investors are looking for? (Part 2)

In our last article, we revealed four of the key metrics that investors use to evaluate software businesses. We focused on Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), ARR Growth Rate, Gross and Net Revenue Retention, and Gross Margin. These indicators are often the first place investors look when assessing the strength and potential of a SaaS or […]

Read more
30.4.2025

Sector dashboards April 2025

Our monthly sector dashboards are out! Our dashboards look at the valuation multiples across seven key sectors, each made up of a number of subsectors. The data takes into account the sale prices of similar companies based on; products, end markets, services, assets classes or other characteristics. The publications include all companies listed on the […]

Read more