Acquired by Graybar Orbit Motion Systems was acquired by Graybar Electric Company in January 2026 via its Advantage Industrial Automation subsidiary, signaling potential cross-selling opportunities for Graybar’s broader automation and distribution networks.

Elau Expertise Position Orbit as the go-to Elau PacDrive integrator offering turnkey services, training, spare parts, and error-code resolution, leveraging both existing client needs and Graybar’s channel to expand Elau/Schneider solutions.

Growth Readiness Revenue in the mid single to mid double-digit range with a small team suggests high-margin, scalable automation projects. Target mid-market manufacturers seeking specialized automation upgrades and modernization of PacDrive controllers.

Industry synergies Focus areas include robotics, EOAT, AMR/AGT, and machine control modernization. These capabilities align with customers pursuing digitalization, predictive maintenance, and flexible manufacturing—presenting cross-sell opportunities into existing Schneider Electric ecosystems.

Strategic partnerships Leverage Orbit’s Elau and PacDrive expertise together with Graybar’s distribution reach to propose joint solutions, expand service contracts, and capture spare parts, training, and on-site support opportunities across a broader customer base.