New Designation Allows Global Leader to Deliver New Technology and Innovative Solutions with Its Customers with Increased Co-Marketing Opportunities, Better Market Planning, And Improved Customer Engagement
MILWAUKEE, Wis.
, July 23, 2021—Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest
company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation,
today announced the next company to be designated as a Platinum OEM Partner
in the newly evolved global
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Partner Program
: Stolle Machinery. Stolle Machinery is the world’s leading manufacturer of
machinery for the production of beverage cans and easy-open ends. Known for
their productivity and reliability, Stolle machines can be found in can
plants around the world.
In late 2020, Rockwell Automation evolved its OEM Partner Program globally,
establishing levels of participation based on need and output. As a
Platinum OEM Partner, Stolle Machinery takes advantage of a true
partnership approach with Rockwell Automation with executive-level
engagements and alignment with strategic growth opportunities along with
various services for digital transformation.
“Rockwell Automation is pleased to welcome Stolle Machinery as a Platinum
OEM Partner to our growing OEM Partner Program,” said Johannes zu Eltz,
Vice President of Global Market Access. “Not only does this Platinum
designation help Rockwell Automation partner with Stolle on initiatives, it
also adds diversity to our stable of partners, delivering unrivalled
co-marketing opportunities, coordinated market planning with our sales
force, and improved customer engagement with co-managed objectives.”
As the enhanced offering now provides increased market access
opportunities, simplification, and standardized product alignment for
manufacturers, enabling participants to fully leverage Rockwell Automation
technology, the company expects more platinum level partners, as well as a
number of gold, silver and bronze, to join the program, making it a
world-class opportunity for original equipment manufacturers.
“Stolle is excited to partner with Rockwell Automation, specifically
because of its deep knowledge in the food and beverage industry,” said
Michael Larson, Chief Operations Officer for Stolle. “With a long history
of innovation, we’ll partner with Rockwell Automation to develop new
machinery and technology to make production faster and more efficient for
our customers.”
For more information on Rockwell Automation’s OEM Partner Program or to
request more information from your local sales office, please click
here
.
About Stolle Machinery, LLC
Stolle Machinery is a leading supplier of capital equipment, spares and
service for producers of beverage and food cans. Constantly evolving to
benefit the can industry, Stolle’s engineering and development teams
consistently produce new improvements and innovations that save money and
materials for can makers. To learn more about Stolle Machinery and their
full line of can machinery, visit www.stollemachinery.com.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial
automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of
people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible,
making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 24,000
problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To
learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life
across industrial enterprises, visit
www.rockwellautomation.com
.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mario R. Martin
Manager, Global Public Relations
Rockwell Automation
414-382-2020
MRMartin@rockwellautomation.com