Industry News Epson Robots Names Automation Engineering an Authorized Service Center
WD-40® Brand Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Give Back to Communities
As part of an initiative to increase technical support in the Midwest US, Epson Robots, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, today announced it is expanding its relationship with Air Automation Engineering ( AAE), a leading automation solutions provider. The partnership establishes AAE as an official Authorized Epson Service Center and will expand beyond selling Epson Robots, automation products and integrated solutions to include maintenance and repair of the broad installed base of Epson robots, helping to ensure fast repair turnaround times throughout the Upper Midwest. The partnership with Air Automation Engineering involves all Epson Robots automation products, including the large lineup of SCARA and 6-Axis robots and the lineup of integrated solutions. The company has helped Epson Robots introduce award-winning robot-based automation solutions throughout the Upper Midwest, including Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. “We’re pleased to expand our relationship with Epson Robots and help our joint customers in the Upper Midwest,” said Paul Wood, general manager, Air Automation Engineering. “Our team of long-term professionals focus on providing the best repair and support services so our customers benefit from a high return on investment.”
As part of WD-40 Company’s ongoing effort to make things better than they are today, WD-40® Brand will donate 50 cents to Habitat for Humanity® for every 12 oz. can of WD-40® Smart Straw® sold at participating Lowe’s Home Improvement stores between now and April 30, 2020. WD-40 Brand will donate up to $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity International to assist the organization in its mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. “Our company values doing the right thing and creating positive lasting memories by developing products that help people get their jobs done right,” said Erin Bala, director of brand management and innovation at WD-40 Company. “Supporting Habitat for Humanity’s vision of ‘a world where everyone has a decent place to live’ allows us to live our values and give back in a meaningful way.” "We are excited to partner with WD-40 Brand on a national scale. Their support of San Diego Habitat has enabled critical work to address the affordable housing crisis locally, and now with their national partnership, the impact of their support will be even fartherreaching.” said Colleen Finn Ridenhour, chief development officer of Habitat for Humanity International. “We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to Habitat and to the families in need of a decent place to call home.” In addition to its partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, WD-40 Company has provided local support to San Diego Habitat for Humanity by volunteering for home builds. Last year, WD-40 Company associates laced up their work boots and spent a day in the Logan Heights neighborhood of San Diego, building a Habitat home alongside its future homeowner.
KISSsoft Launches New Website With the launch of its new website, KISSsoft focuses its strategy on digitizing the customer section and presenting a clearly structured and easy-to-use information and download platform. KISSsoft.com offers revised content, additional services and functions, a clear structure as well as a slick new appearance. With eight language versions, KISSsoft strengthens its global presence and makes it easier for customers to communicate in their own language. The “MyKISSsoft” customer portal integrated into the website lays the foundation for sustained use and puts the customer at the center of attention. Customers can now decide for themselves what kind of information they would like to receive and in which particular way. With the user-friendly and intuitive navigation, one can quickly achieve the desired aim in just a few clicks. KISSsoft presents the entire product and service portfolio in a clearly arranged form and reports on current topics such as engineering, software development, technical product descriptions, and much more.
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Wildeck Names Dan Lorenz President Dan Lorenz joined Wildeck in August, 2018 as the Vice President of Operations. Prior to joining Wildeck, he held senior leadership positions in Wisconsin manufacturing stalwarts such as Superior Die Set, Fisher Barton and Wacker Neuson. “After an exhaustive search involving both internal and external candidates, it became apparent that Dan was the leader Wildeck needs to accelerate our growth journey,” commented Keith Pignolet, Executive Chairman of Wildeck, “his commitment to our customers and our mission to make their projects run smoothly is unwavering.” A search for Lorenz’s successor as Vice President of Operations is underway. In the interim, Dan will continue to oversee all facets of operations.
UNITED GRINDING North America Partners with Dynamic Machine UNITED GRINDING North America Inc. announced it has entered into a partnership with Dynamic Machine of Detroit, a Troy,
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