Grant Phillips, REI Automation
b'In early November 2019, local Columbia, SC-based company, REI Automation announced that it was being acquired by a German company, The Hahn Group. REI is an incredible local business story. The company experienced steady growth over the past 30 years and at the time of acquisition had 80 employees and $25 million in revenue. In 2019, REI Automation was listed on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America.'