SeQent acquires Open Automation Software

● STRATEGIC | INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING · IIoT & Connected Assets

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

SeQent (Castleplacement) acquires Open Automation Software

TARGET

IIoT data connectivity platform providing native drivers for Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Modbus devices alongside HMI, SCADA, and historian capabilities for industrial manufacturers and utilities.

Ownership	Founder-owned
Headcount	1-10 FTEs
Headquarters	Lakewood, Colorado
Leadership	Ken Eldridge, President
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

SeQent

Industrial alarm notification and plant-floor communication software that routes SCADA, MES, and PLC alarms to radios, smartphones, displays, and PA systems for manufacturers.

Ownership	PE-backed · Castleplacement; Castle, Pacific Lake Partners, Maven Equity Partners
Headcount	11-50 FTEs
Headquarters	London, Ontario, Canada
Leadership	Sheret Ross, Co-CEO Michael Levine, Co-CEO
Buy-side advisor	—

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SeQent -> Open Automation Software  (2026-09-11)
strategic_acquisition | Industrial/Manufacturing | announced
Target: IIoT data connectivity platform providing native drivers for Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Modbus devices alongside HMI, SCADA, and historian capabilities for industrial manufacturers and utilities.
Website: openautomationsoftware.com | Buyer site: seqent.com
HQ: Lakewood, Colorado | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer sponsor: Castle | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
Advisors - not yet credited
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/seqent-open-automation-software.html

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