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JR AUTOMATION WINS FANUC 2023 SALES AWARD FOR THE AMERICAS
JR Automation, a leading global systems integrator and wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), is pleased to announce that it has won the FANUC 2023 Sales Award for the Americas.
This past December, JR Automation was honored to be part of the annual FANUC Global Partner Reception, recognizing the integration partners who have made remarkable contributions to sales of FANUC Robots. Dave DeGraaf, CEO, and Kevin Whaley, COO, traveled to Tokyo, Japan where they were honored to receive the award from Dr. Kiyonori Inaba, Director and Executive Managing Officer and General Manager of the Robot Business Division of FANUC Corporate, a global leader in factory automation, industrial robots, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
“We were pleased to accept this award and look forward to our ongoing partnership with FANUC Corporation, who continues to advance automation by innovating to find unique solutions to meet our customers’ evolving manufacturing and distribution needs,” said Dave DeGraaf, CEO JR Automation.
JR Automation has previously been recognized by FANUC Corporation in the “Sales Leadership,” and “Excellence in Intelligent Robotics Award “ categories, to name a few.
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ABOUT JR AUTOMATION
Established in 1980, JR Automation is a global leader, designing, building, and integrating advanced automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that solve customers’ key operational and productivity challenges. JR Automation serves customers across the globe in a variety of industries, including automotive, life sciences, aerospace, and more.
In 2019, JR Automation was acquired by Hitachi, Ltd. In a strategic effort towards offering a seamless connection between the physical and cyber space for industrial manufacturers and distributers worldwide. With this partnership, JR Automation provides customers a unique, single-source solution for complete integration of their physical assets and data information, offering greater speed, flexibility, and efficiencies towards achieving their Industry 4.0 visions. JR Automation employs over 2,000 people at 20+ manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
JR Automation – A Hitachi Group Company
JR Automation is a leading systems integrator of intelligent automated manufacturing and technology solutions that solve customers’ key operational and productivity challenges. JR Automation serves customers across the globe in a variety of industries, including automotive, life sciences, and energy.
Discover how JR Automation – A Hitachi Group Company can support your automation journey with their complete range of solutions and expertise.
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