Fori Automation
[ACQUIRED]HQ: Shelby Township, Michigan · Est. 1984 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Fori Automation: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACQUIRED
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Shelby Township, Michigan
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Fori Automation (a Lincoln Electric company) designs and builds industrial automation and robotic systems for manufacturing, including custom robotic assembly lines, automated material handling (AGVs), welding systems, and end-of-line testing systems. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Shelby Township, Michigan, Fori serves the automotive and industrial sectors with turnkey system integration. Acquired by Lincoln Electric in 2022 for $427M.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Fori Automation.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Fori Automation?
Fori Automation (a Lincoln Electric company) designs and builds industrial automation and robotic systems for manufacturing, including custom robotic assembly lines, automated material handling (AGVs), welding systems, and end-of-line testing systems. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Shelby Township, Michigan, Fori serves the automotive and industrial sectors with turnkey system integration. Acquired by Lincoln Electric in 2022 for $427M.
What does Fori Automation make?
Fori Automation has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Fori Assembly System (Fori Automation builds physical robots).
Is Fori Automation publicly traded?
Fori Automation is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Fori Automation?
Bernd Koerner is the ceo of Fori Automation, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Fori Automation?
Fori Automation has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Fori Automation headquartered?
Fori Automation is headquartered in Shelby Township, Michigan, USA.
Who owns Fori Automation?
Fori Automation has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Fori Automation operate robots?
Fori Automation is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Fori Automation a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Fori Automation ranks in roughly the top 89% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Fori Automation safe?
Fori Automation has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.