Primech Holdings Secures $4 Million Strategic Investment for Robotics Expansion

Singapore-based Primech Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: PMEC) has secured a $4.0 million strategic investment from WELLE Environmental Group to accelerate its transition into autonomous robotics. The technology-driven facilities firm will use the capital to scale research, development, and production for its AI-powered cleaning systems. This funding follows the recent North American debut of Hytron, the company's flagship autonomous restroom cleaning robot, which was showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The investment from the Shenzhen-listed WELLE Environmental Group targets the growing global demand for intelligent automation in commercial environments. Proceeds are earmarked for expanding manufacturing readiness and supporting the global commercialization of the Hytron platform. Primech Holdings also plans to bolster its core facilities management operations by integrating these new technologies into its existing service contracts through its subsidiary, Primech A&P. Ken Ho, Chairman and CEO of Primech Holdings, noted that the partnership validates the company's momentum in the Physical AI sector. Ho stated that the capital provides a clear path to execute on international growth strategies during the 2026 fiscal year. "Partnering with WELLE strengthens our ability to scale faster, deploy more broadly, and execute on the growing demand for AI-powered automation in real-world environments," Ho said in the official announcement. This transaction deepens a strategic alliance established in late 2025 between the two companies. By merging the autonomous robotics platform of Primech AI with WELLE's extensive environmental technology footprint, the collaboration aims to modernize sustainable infrastructure. The companies previously explored joint ventures to develop specialized robots for high-risk industrial settings, such as wastewater treatment plants and bioenergy facilities. Primech Holdings is a provider of technology-driven facilities services, offering everything from specialized cleaning to advanced robotics. WELLE Environmental Group is a specialist in energy conservation and environmental protection, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Together, they represent a trend of traditional industrial players investing heavily in autonomous solutions to combat persistent global labor shortages in the service sector.