Mintz represented SIMPL Automation, a Massachusetts–based warehouse automation company that develops modular, AI‑powered robotics and automated storage and retrieval systems, in its sale to The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The transaction enables The Home Depot to accelerate supply chain automation while enhancing speed, efficiency, and delivery capabilities for in-demand products across its distribution network.  

The Home Depot recognized value in SIMPL’s robotics technology for its ability to streamline complex warehouse operations, improve fulfillment accuracy, and rapidly scale automation across high-volume facilities.

The Mintz team was led by Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Co-Chair and SIMPL relationship partner Marc Mantell, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Practice Chair Ben Ferrucci, Members Tim Santoli, Marguerite McConihe, Chris Buontempo, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Co-Chair Cynthia Larose, Special Counsel Michelle Capezza, and Associates Wuqi Liu, Tom J. Pagliarini, Jabril Wilson, Liz Allison, Sam Cohen, and Corporate Paralegal Manager Maura Foley. Members of the Mintz team are based in the Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. offices.  

Read The Home Depot’s press release here.

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About SIMPL Automation  

SIMPL Automation is a warehouse automation robotics company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Founded in 2023, SIMPL develops modular, scalable automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) designed to integrate seamlessly into existing warehouse infrastructure. Leveraging advanced engineering and artificial intelligence, SIMPL’s solutions help distribution centers operate faster and more efficiently by increasing throughput, maximizing storage density, reducing product handling, and improving fulfillment accuracy. SIMPL’s technology enables retailers and distributors to accelerate same‑day and next‑day delivery while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.