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System integrator goes platinum

Nov. 15, 2024
E Tech Group named Platinum Partner in Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork

E Tech Group achieved Rockwell Automation’s Platinum System Integrator status, the highest business partner designation awarded to less than 1% of the company’s global PartnerNetwork.

The status is earned by demonstrating exceptional technical proficiency through innovation and excellence in delivering top-tier industrial automation and digital transformation in alignment with Rockwell Automation’s objectives, including improving industrial productivity, agility, resilience and sustainability, while also advancing smart-manufacturing capabilities.

“Platinum status is achieved by invitation only and is the highest level of partnership within the Rockwell Automation System Integrator Partner Program,” said Don Shoemaker, regional vice president, North America market access, Rockwell Automation. “It is an exclusive recognition reserved for less than 1% of our partners and a reflection of E Tech Group’s ability to meet our most rigorous standards of technical expertise and customer service in alignment with the strategic objectives of Rockwell Automation. As part of their participation in our Early Adopter Program, we are appreciative of E Tech Group’s valuable feedback regarding the FactoryTalk DataMosaix and PlantPAx Analytics application. The feedback has the potential to strengthen the go-to-market strategy for Rockwell Automation’s cloud-native data platforms and is a testament to E Tech Group’s leadership in manufacturing intelligence initiatives, as well as their support of the Rockwell Automation mission to expand what is humanly possible. We are proud to welcome E Tech Group into this exclusive partnership.”

Matt Wise, CEO of E Tech Group, added: “Achieving Platinum Partner status with Rockwell Automation is a significant honor for E Tech Group. Far more than a designation, it is a shared industrial automation vision between the two companies. As a Platinum partner, E Tech Group stands aligned with Rockwell Automation’s overarching mission and poised with elevated access to advanced technologies and resources to serve as our clients’ main automation partner. Rockwell Automation truly understands the goals and challenges of industrial automation, providing world-class tools and a remarkable staff to support client needs. We are excited to continue pioneering new technologies from Rockwell Automation while providing important feedback to further their tools’ capabilities. Programs like the Early Adopter initiative for FactoryTalk, DataMosaix and PlantPAx Analytics allow us to bring fresh solutions that address our clients’ complex needs, helping them navigate challenges with a powerful combination of technical expertise and client-centered support. Together, we’re expanding what’s possible in industrial automation by ensuring every solution is informed by the client’s goals and the very best of our combined capabilities.”

The Rockwell Automation Platinum partnership complements E Tech Group’s numerous core capabilities, strengthening their capacity to serve as clients’ Main Automation Partner, while delivering leading automation solutions to support clients’ growth, efficiency, and digital transformation goals. As main automation partner, E Tech Group works closely with clients to develop a strategic roadmap that aligns with their long-term goals and creates a strong foundation to support and enable their growth.

E Tech Group’s core capabilities are designed to extend beyond traditional automation and control, including IT/OT networking assessments and front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies as a foundation for strategic planning and remediation; strengthening clients’ cybersecurity postures for protection during a cyberattack; software development including 3D digital twins accessible via any web browser; and manufacturing intelligence initiatives that turn raw data into actionable insights.

Attaining the status of a Rockwell Automation Platinum System Integrator is the highest level of recognition awarded to system integrators who demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, customer commitment and alignment with Rockwell Automation's standards and products. As a Platinum System Integrator Partner, E Tech Group gains access to specialized software tools, priority technical support, early-stage technologies and exclusive training opportunities.

E Tech Group is an automation engineering and system integration firm with locations across North America and more than 600 team members and 450 engineers. The company provides automation, control and information products to industries including life sciences, data centers, consumer products, food and beverage and industrial.

In addition to its organic growth, E Tech Group has expanded through several acquisitions, including the most recent additions of E-Volve Systems and Automation Group.

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