Seamless solutions
How JR Automation positions itself as the partner for success
Founded in 1980 , JR Automation has evolved over the years to provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform the way the world ’ s leading manufacturers make and distribute products .
As a consequence of strategic acquisitions and organic growth , the business boasts more than 1,700,000 square feet of automation and engineering space around the world . Acquired by Hitachi , Ltd . in 2019 , JR Automation is now able to accomplish even more for its customers by combining its expertise in robotic system integration with Hitachi ’ s deep skill sets in artificial intelligence and IoT technologies for manufacturing .
Uniting its five divisional brands in 2021 , JR Automation is able to offer more innovative solutions and areas of expertise than any other company , providing customers with seamless services and connecting the entire value chain with data to achieve total optimization .
“ We are a large automation integrator with a wide variety of expertise ,” explains Craig Ulrich , CEO . “ With specialty divisions in different geographic regions , we are able to feel more relevant , local and personal to our customers while simultaneously , being able to leverage the breadth of expertise afforded by our scale . This local feel , combined with our geographical reach and extensive knowledge base help to set us apart from the competition .”
Manufacturing plants tend to have separate Operational Technology ( OT ) and Information Technology ( IT ) divisions . The former denotes systems that monitor and govern physical equipment , whereas the latter encompasses digital information and infrastructure . As Craig suggests : “ It ’ s very rare that a company can provide both capabilities to their customer base . Again , I think our size and ability to adapt allows us to do that . In fact , we try to no longer differentiate between the two . Our approach bridges the divide to create a fully integrated smart solution .”
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