Sub-theme: Efficient manufacturing
ATS Corporation is a leading provider of automation equipment and services. It builds and services machines and systems that help its customers to automate complex manufacturing tasks. For example it has helped a medical devices company to produce medical stitches as small as a human hair. It has also helped electric vehicle companies to automate their battery production. ATS’s key industries include life sciences, food, and electric vehicles.
Impact Score: 17%
ATS works with its customers to develop automation solutions that drive environmental and efficiency benefits in their operations. More efficient operations help reduce CO2 emissions and reduce use of resources. In addition, ATS largely serves markets, such as life sciences, which themselves have a positive impact.
Fundamental Quality: 68%
ATS is a focused and well-run company operating in growing niches, and with considerable intellectual property advantages. It is focused on regulated markets where the value it can bring is appreciated by customers keen to benefit from high quality solutions. ATS also uses its proprietary ATS Business Model to drive continuous improvement.
(per £1m invested in this company FY23)
Forthcoming
- Automation may result in loss of low-skilled jobs