US-based automated manufacturing companies Allied Automation and Emerald Machine have signed a cooperation agreement, pursuant to which Emerald Machine will handle machinery sales for Allied Automation throughout the Southeastern US.

Allied Automation president Jeff Graham said that the partnership will benefit both Emerald Machine and Allied Automation and help the latter to make inroads into the Southeastern US market.

Emerald Machine specialises in custom designed components, machines and systems for various manufacturing operations. Allied Automation has evolved from a designer of automation equipment for the corrugated cardboard industry to a full service custom automation equipment developer.