Cumulus Welcomes Revolution Group’s Plex Practice, Forming the Leading Dedicated Plex Partner

by Hlee Yang

A combination built to last — uniting two of the most experienced Plex teams to expand reach, deepen customer experience, and accelerate value for manufacturers.
TROY, MI — May 1, 2026 — Cumulus Consulting, a category-leading Plex by Rockwell Automation Smart Manufacturing System Integrator, today announced that the Plex practice of Revolution Group will join Cumulus. This combination creates the market’s leading, dedicated Plex partner, significantly expanding implementation capacity and enhancing ongoing customer support across North America and beyond.

Two Trusted Plex Teams, One Unified Mission

A Partnership Built to Last

“This is a partnership built to last,” said David Chidsey, President of Cumulus. “Revolution Group’s Plex team has earned the trust of their customers the same way we have — by showing up, doing the work, and delivering outcomes that hold up year after year. Bringing these two teams together means more depth, more talent, and more capacity for the manufacturers who depend on Plex to run their businesses.”
“Customers choose Plex because they’re investing for the long term, and they deserve a partner who is committed to that journey,” Chidsey added.

Continuity, Commitment, and Customer-First Culture

“Our Plex practice has always been about long-term partnerships — relationships built to last, projects that deliver, and customers we serve for years,” said Pat Welsh, Plex Practice Director of Revolution Group, and now Vice President of Sales at Cumulus. “Cumulus shares that conviction. Together, we offer customers the deepest bench of Plex expertise in the market while keeping the personal, accountable approach that our customers value most.”

What Customers Can Expect

This combination is designed to deliver more value without disruption. Existing customers and new manufacturers alike can expect:

  • A single, larger team of senior Plex consultants and architects
  • Expanded delivery capacity with no disruption to active projects
  • Continuity of relationships — existing project leads and account contacts remain in place
  • A deeper investment in Plex enablement, training, and ongoing customer success

Expanding Reach Across Manufacturing Industries

By uniting two of the most experienced Plex teams in the market, Cumulus is positioned to serve manufacturers across an even wider range of industries. From discrete manufacturing in automotive and aerospace to process-driven environments in food and beverage and specialty manufacturing, the expanded team brings the technical depth and operational know-how needed to deliver measurable, lasting results on the plant floor.

About Cumulus Consulting

Cumulus Consulting is a leading Plex Smart Manufacturing implementation partner serving manufacturers across North America. The firm’s consultants combine deep Plex expertise with hands-on operations experience to help customers achieve measurable, lasting results on the plant floor.

About Revolution Group’s Plex Practice

The Plex practice of Revolution Group is a recognized Plex implementation team with a track record of long-term customer relationships and successful deployments across discrete and specialty manufacturing.

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