AXYZ Intl. acquires WARDJet

AXYZ Intl., a manufacturer of CNC router knife systems based in Burlington, Ont., has acquired WARDJet, a Tallmadge, Ohio, waterjet cutting machine manufacturer.

WARDJet products will continue to be made at the Ohio facility and now are supported by AXYZ's global network of sales and support offices. Founder Richard Ward retains the title of WARDJet president.

AXYZ has 13 facilities in the U.S., Canada, U.K., India, and Poland, with plans to open additional offices. With close to 100 WARDJet employees joining the firm, AXYZ now employs about 250 people globally.