Epson Signs Bertelkamp Automation as an AutomateFirst Gold Partner

Epson and Bertelkamp Automation Inc.'s Strategic Partnership Brings Advanced Automation Solutions to the Southeast Region

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson Robots, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, today announced Bertelkamp Automation Inc. (BAI), a leading distributor of industrial automation solutions, has joined as an AutomateFirst^TM Gold Partner. With over 140 years of combined engineering expertise, BAI will leverage Epson's advanced robotic technology to provide manufacturers across various industries with comprehensive automation solutions, including application and mechanical design, controls engineering, installation support, frame construction, and system assembly.

Epson and Bertelkamp Automation Inc.'s Strategic Partnership Brings Advanced Automation Solutions to Southeast Region

"We're committed to delivering innovative factory automation solutions, and partnering with industry leaders like Epson allows us to offer our customers innovative technology and exceptional support," said Bert Bertelkamp, president and owner of BAI. "With Epson's four decades of automation experience, we're excited to offer their solutions throughout our sales territory."

As an AutomateFirst Gold Partner, BAI is offering the complete lineup of Epson's award-winning robots, including the extensive SCARA portfolio, 6-Axis and All-in-One robots, as well as software solutions. This strategic partnership merges Epson's cutting-edge robotics with BAI's extensive industry knowledge, enabling manufacturers to tackle complex automation challenges while improving efficiency and product quality.

"BAI has built a strong reputation for excellence in automation solutions and their commitment to innovation aligns closely with Epson's vision," said Rick Brookshire, director of Robotics, Epson America, Inc. "We are pleased to welcome them as an AutomateFirst Gold Partner and look forward to working together to help customers achieve their automation initiatives."

About Bertelkamp Automation
Bertelkamp Automation, Inc. (BAI) is a leading industrial automation solutions provider in the Southeastern United States. For more than 40 years, BAI has helped customers enhance efficiency and productivity through innovative automation technologies. Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, BAI employs a talented and experienced team of engineers, technicians, and support staff dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise to customers throughout the region.

About Epson Robots
Epson Robots is a global leader in PC-controlled precision factory automation, with well over 150,000 units sold worldwide¹ and a product line of hundreds of models of easy-to-use SCARA and 6-Axis robots based on a common PC-based platform. Building on four decades of experience, Epson Robots delivers robots for precision assembly and material handling applications in the aerospace, appliance, automotive, biotechnology, consumer product, electronics, food processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, plastics, semiconductor, and telecommunication industries. For more information, visit www.epsonrobots.com.

 About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), X (x.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

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