Clipperton acted as the sole financial advisor to Belgium-based Automation & Robotics, the global leader in the design and manufacture of automated systems for optical lens quality control, on its sale to EssilorLuxottica.
This transaction highlights Clipperton’s expertise in advising technology leaders at the forefront of Industry 4.0, combining advanced automation, robotics, and digital transformation to redefine manufacturing standards.
September 2nd, 2025 - Headquartered in Belgium and operating since 1983, A&R has built a strong reputation in advanced optical metrology thanks to proprietary technologies, supporting lens manufacturers in the digital transformation of their production processes.
