FANUC Robotics America and Robotic Production Technology Announce New Exclusive Agreement
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2005 - FANUC Robotics America and Robotic Production Technology (RPT) jointly announce the signing of a new five year agreement wherein RPT is re-appointed as FANUC Robotics' exclusive distributor/market channel for all waterjet and non-metallic routing applications in the Americas.
"This agreement represents the continuation and an expansion of a long-standing business relationship between Robotic Production Technology and FANUC Robotics America that began in the 1980's. This relationship has grown to where RPT is now one of the leading market channels for FANUC in the Americas," said Chuck Russo, CEO of RPT. "We're glad to continue working with FANUC Robotics since they are well-positioned to continue to be the global leader in industrial robotics."
Rick Schneider, president and CEO of FANUC Robotics America said, "FANUC Robotics and Robotic Production Technology have worked together for almost two decades to help North American manufacturers compete by bringing new technologies such as automation, robotics and software to reality. Both FANUC Robotics and RPT are fully committed to help save North American manufacturing plants."
Robotic Production Technology continually works with FANUC Robotics to develop and improve solutions that meet the special needs of the unique waterjet and router trimming robotic applications.
"FANUC Robotics recognizes that RPT is committed to understanding and meeting the needs of the customers in the waterjet and router trimming markets," said David Potter, FANUC Robotics America, vice president of distribution. "RPT is a key player in the market and is dedicated to developing the human capital, process infrastructure and technology to capture a dominant share of these markets."
For the past several years, Robotic Production Technology has grown its business in the plastics routing market.
"With FANUC Robotics' support and assistance, RPT has achieved solid growth and success by introducing robotics into the plastic routing market which has historically been dominated by CNC machines," said Kevin McManus, president of Robotic Production Technology. "Robots are proving to be faster, more flexible and are much more robust and reliable when compared to standard industrial CNC machines."
Robotic Production Technology is a turnkey robotic systems solutions provider. Industries served include aerospace, appliance, automotive, composites, construction, consumer goods, marine and plastics industries. The company specializes in high path accurate trimming applications such as deflashing, laser cutting and scoring, router and waterjet cutting. RPT also has process expertise in material dispensing, assembly, joining, material handling and welding. Capabilities include project management, engineering, simulation services, fabricating and machining, system integration and certification, software, training, service and support. Since 1985, RPT has been a leading manufacturer of flexible manufacturing systems utilizing multi-axis robots, with an installed base of more than 2,000 robots. Robotic Production Technology can be found on the Internet at rpt.net or by calling 248.829.2800.
FANUC Robotics America, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures industrial robots and robotic systems for a wide range of applications including arc and spot welding, material handling (machine tending, palletizing, packing), material removal, assembly, paint finishing and dispensing. The company also provides application-specific software, controls, vision products, and complete aftermarket support. After 23 years of success, FANUC Robotics maintains its position as the leading robotics company in the Americas. A subsidiary of FANUC LTD in Japan, the company has facilities in Chicago; Los Angeles; Charlotte, N.C.; Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio; Toronto; Montreal; Aguascalientes, Mexico; and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Over 130,000 FANUC robots are installed worldwide. FANUC Robotics can be found on the Internet at www.fanucrobotics.com or by calling 800-47-ROBOT.
