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Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 October 2002
Routeco acquires Tricon Automation
Routeco has acquired of Tricon Automation, Rockwell Automation's main distributor within Scotland.
Routeco has acquired of Tricon Automation, Rockwell Automation's main distributor within Scotland, which was completed on 23 September 2002 This recent investment by Routeco highlights their strength and commitment to being the pre-eminent industrial automation and control distributor in the UK
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 14 Nov 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Tricon Automation's integration into the Routeco organisation will be gradual, in order to maintain a smooth transition of working relationships with both suppliers and customers alike.
They will continue to operate as Tricon Automation for the next few months, with full integration into the Routeco organisation at the beginning of December 2002.
This acquisition brings great opportunities for both Tricon Automation and Routeco.
Their combined strength of experience and knowledge within the industrial automation and control markets, complemented by the extensive product portfolio supported by Rockwell Automation, and many of the world's other leading manufacturers, is sure to bring many benefits to their customers in the region.
Routeco, who have been operating in Scotland from offices in East Kilbride over the past 12 months, have already built a close partnership with many organisations for the supply of franchised product ranges, such as Rittal, Pilz and Weidmuller.
Through the acquisition of Tricon, Routeco will now be able to offer a more complete and comprehensive range of products, including products from Rockwell Automation, and services such as training and asset management, to both their own customers and those of Tricon, creating the ideal single source solution throughout Scotland.
For more information on Routeco, please request via e-mail to info@routeco.co.uk.
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