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KUKA Names BACA Systems OEM Partner of the Year
POSTED 07/01/2019
KUKA Names BACA Systems OEM Partner of the Year
BACA Systems earns the inaugural award for its innovations in the stone industry
ORION CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MICH. – BACA Systems, the leader in robotic sawjet technology for the stone fabrication industry, has earned the first-ever 2019 OEM Partner of the Year award by KUKA Robotics, a global supplier of intelligent automation solutions.
BACA Systems was named the recipient of the award at the 2019 KUKA Americas Systems Partner Summit this May.
“BACA Systems was a clear choice for our first OEM Partner of the Year award,” said Joe Gemma, chief regional officer at KUKA Robotics. “We are honored to have been a key supplier to their solutions for the stone industry for the past 30 years, and we look forward to our continued partnership. With our KR Quantec foundry robots, BACA Systems have created their own innovative automation solutions that are revolutionizing the stone cutting industry.”
KUKA has experienced significant growth in the market through its relationships with partners, system integrators and technology leaders. These partners have grown and transformed their industries with innovative solutions in drug discovery, medical surgery, wood handling and stone cutting. Some key partners have focused specifically in providing turnkey OEM solutions to a distinct market vertical and have done so successfully. KUKA has decided to start recognizing these leaders in their approach to the market by creating the OEM Partner of the Year award.
Previously, BACA Systems has won KUKA Americas Systems’ Partner of the Year award in both 2017 and 2018.
“We’re honored to be recognized again for our work in the stone cutting industry,” said Chuck Russo, BACA Systems owner and founder. “KUKA’s high-performing and easy-to-use robots allow us to support our customers and meet their needs, making for better service and products.”
About BACA Systems
BACA Systems is focused on developing innovative fabrication solutions for the countertop industry and is known as the leader in robotic sawjet technology. The BACA Systems team of dedicated professionals are experts in robotic automation, system integration, waterjet technology, and countertop fabrication. BACA Systems is a front-runner providing flexible manufacturing systems that are the most productive, reliable and lowest cost to operate in the industry.
About KUKA
KUKA is a global automation corporation with sales of around EUR 3.2 billion and around 14,200 employees. As a leading global supplier of intelligent automation solutions KUKA offers its customers everything from a single source: from robots and cells to fully automated systems and their networking in markets such as automotive, electronics, general industry, consumer goods, e-commerce/retail and healthcare.