Applied Control Engineering, Inc. to acquire
Sequential Automation Consultants

(FOR RELEASE: December 31, 2009)

Newark, DE; King of Prussia, PA – Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) and Sequential Automation Consultants (Sequential) announced today that they have agreed to transfer ownership of Sequential’s process automation and systems integration business to ACE.

“We feel that the additional experience and capabilities that Sequential brings to our company will be of significant value to our existing customer base and to new clients as well,” said Timothy L. Cole, P.E., President of Applied Control Engineering, Inc.

Sequential, currently operating out of King of Prussia, PA, represents a very similar business to ACE providing process automation services to manufacturing companies in the Delaware Valley. ACE, a leading provider of manufacturing automation and manufacturing information systems solutions, has seven engineering offices spanning from Boston to Houston including two local engineering offices in Newark, DE and Quakertown, PA.

“We are happy to join Applied Control Engineering,” commented Sequential Automation Consultants President Paul Merluzzi. “Like Sequential, ACE has a strong reputation for quality and customer service. My team and I look forward to joining ACE and continuing our mission of providing quality engineering services to our customers.”

About ACE: Since 1991, Applied Control Engineer, Inc. has been helping manufacturing, controls, and engineering professionals in every aspect of automation, process control and information technology systems integration. From platform selection and design to start-up and validation, as an independent systems integrator, ACE helps customer select the right solution and then implement it on time and on budget.

Editorial Contact:
Rachel M. Erwin
Applied Control Engineering, Inc
800-231-8101
erwinr@ace-net.com