December 6, 2009 - Uwe Keiter, B&R Global Account Management (B&R Germany), will take over as the representative for technology suppliers in the executive committee of the OMAC Packaging Workgroup (OPW).Keiter's new task will be to represent the interest of European end customers, machine and automation manufacturers in the executive committee of the largely US-run OMAC. In the process he will be playing a key role in developing and implementing OMAC guidelines. "For many companies in the packaging industry, implementation of OMAC specifications is an important part of developing competitive machine solutions. "With its participation in the OPW, B&R has contributed for years toward the establishment of global technology standards," explains OMAC executive committee member Uwe Keiter.
The main tasks for members of the OPW executive committee include approving new guidelines and developing strategies for the packaging industry. Additionally, they also define and review OMAC specifications.Founded in 1994, today the OMAC Packaging Workgroup provides a valuable platform exchange between technology suppliers in the packaging industry. Around 500 members make the OMAC give the organization world-wide recognition in the area of machine automation and manufacturing.
B&R company profile
B&R is the world’s largest and most successful private company in the area of automation equipment manufacturing. B&R employs 1,780 employees worldwide and has an exceptional global presence with more than 155 sales offices in over 60 countries.B&R USA, based in Atlanta, GA, has been working closely with their customers since 1987. Since then, B&R USA 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 USA has a network of more than 20 offices throughout the USA and is there for its customers locally.
