B&R, the machine automation division of ABB, announced Aug. 13 that it’s formed a new distribution partnership with FPE Automation in Elk Grove Village, Ill., to expand its local service and support capabilities in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. The collaboration, part of B&R’s Value Provider Program (VPP), is designed to bring advanced automation technologies and comprehensive support closer to regional machine builders and manufacturers, reinforcing B&R’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions through a trusted network of partners.
FPE is offering B&R’s full portfolio, including control, motion, robotics, mechatronics, safety, and visualization products. Customers can benefit from a single point of contact for their entire automation solution. This unified approach simplifies project execution, and enhances system integration, helping customers reduce complexity and accelerate time to market.
Customers in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri will also benefit from faster, more responsive local support. They’ll also gain access to B&R’s other technologies, including adaptive machines and integrated robotics. The partnership enables streamlined engineering through a unified software platform, allowing closer collaboration with application experts, who can deliver tailored solutions. These advantages contribute to improved efficiency and performance across automation systems.
“For over 60 years, FPE Automation has built a reputation for delivering best-in-class automation solutions,” says Adrian Lovatt, partner manager at B&R Industrial Automation North America. “Their strong market presence and technical expertise make them an ideal partner to bring B&R’s innovations to more customers in the Midwest.”
Jomy Vadakumpadam, sales and engineering VP at FPE, adds, “B&R’s broad portfolio, coupled with the most innovative solutions centered around a unified software platform, helps FPE better serve the needs of our valued clients.”
