Automation & Controls Specialists Acquired by Essner & Landewee, LLC
Photo: Sellers and Buyers From left to right: Scott and Tari Cauble (sellers) and Jacob Essner and Andy Landewee (buyers)
Cape Girardeau, MO – June 23, 2025 – Murphy Business Sales, a Missouri-based brokerage firm specializing in buy/sell transactions nationwide, is pleased to announce that Automation & Controls Specialists (ACS) of Scott City, MO, has been acquired by Jacob Essner of Cape Girardeau, MO and Andy Landewee of Leopold, MO
ACS has been a trusted leader in industrial automation solutions since 2007. Founders Scott and Tari Cauble of Cape Girardeau will be passing the torch to longtime team members Jacob Essner and Andy Landewee. The transition marks a significant milestone for the company and its commitment to delivering high-quality automation solutions with unmatched service.
The Caubles shared that ACS’s success is rooted in strong customer relationships and a great staff that lives the company’s mission: “to provide unsurpassed support and service.” They believe Jacob and Andy are the natural successors to carry that legacy forward. “Jacob and Andy are already such a strong part of ACS’s staff making it a great fit for them to take over,” they added. “Their knowledge, skills, and relationships with our customers make them the clear choice to lead ACS into the future.”
Essner and Landewee bring deep technical experience and a passion for innovation to their new roles. “ACS is a trusted leader in industrial automation,” said the new owners. “We’re excited to continue delivering cutting-edge automation solutions while strengthening the relationships our team has worked so hard to build.” The pair emphasized their commitment to both continuity and growth. “We’re staying true to the values that Scott and Tari defined” they noted, “while pushing forward with innovation in an ever-changing technology landscape.”
Scott and Tari will remain involved during the transition to ensure a smooth handoff, and customers can expect business as usual throughout the process. “It’s been an honor to work with such a talented group of people who have become more like family,” said the Caubles. “We’re proud of what we’ve built and excited for what’s ahead.”Jennifer Smith Broeckling of Murphy Business Sales, who managed the sale transaction, commented, “Working with the Caubles, Jacob, and Andy has been an absolute pleasure. It’s incredibly rewarding to see a great business like ACS passed on to capable new owners who respect its legacy and are ready to grow it into the future.