PaR Systems works inthe space of full-life-cycle automation solutions for critical material handling and robotic applications that drive customer quality, safety, and productivity. In business in 1961, PaR has created fully integrated systems -- often first-of-a-kind manufacturing solutions -- for a broad range of industries including aerospace, hazardous material/nuclear, life science and process automation, marine, defense, heavy material handling, CO2 lasers, non-destructive testing systems and industrial. PaR Systems is headquartered in Shoreview, MN, where its Automation Solutions and Material Handling groups are located. PPaR Life Science and Process Automation, which designs and manufactures automation equipment for the medical device and specialized high tech industries, is located in Oakdale, MN. In November 2017, it was announced that the Minneapolis-based Pohlad family had acquired PaR Systems effectively joining together two Minnesota organizations to advance growing field of automation and robotic applications.
