May 24, 2013 - B&R signs Hartfiel Automation as distributor for its territories spanning ten states across the United States. “B&R is very excited to announce the partnership with Hartfiel Automation. This is an excellent match and will make our innovative automation and controls products available for an extended customer field,” comments Marc Ostertag, President of B&R Industrial Automation. The new Minneapolis based partner provides pneumatic automation and motion control products and solutions to OEMs as well as user markets of various industries including mobile, medical, filling & packaging. “At Hartfiel Automation, we strive to strengthen American manufacturing.
By partnering with B&R we have found a company that shares this passion. Together Hartfiel Automation and B&R will be at the forefront of helping our customers solve the increasing complexities of machine control automation,” explains Pat Schusted, President of Hartfiel Automation. As a global leader in industrial automation, B&R combines state-of-the-art technology with advanced engineering to deliver complete solutions for machine and process automation, motion control, HMI and integrated safety technology. President Schusted adds “by pairing B&R’s products along with Hartfiel Automation’s 55 years of experience, we will deliver game-changing solutions to our customers. With this partnership our customers will experience the future of machine control automation, today!”
B&R company profile
B&R is the world’s largest and most successful private company in the area of automation equipment manufacturing. The motto “Perfection in Automation” has provided the foundation for the company since B&R was founded in 1979. Today, B&R employs 2,400 employees worldwide and has an exceptional global presence with 168 sales offices in 68 countries. B&R Industrial Automation, Inc. North America, based in Atlanta, GA, has been working closely with their customers since 1987.
Since then, B&R North America has continuously grown as a sales and support organization through both direct sales offices and B&R’s unique Automation Partner distribution network. Today, B&R North America has a network of more than 20 offices throughout the USA and Canada and is there for its customers locally.
