In recognition of its proficiency in robotic automation sales and support, RARUK Automation has received three new accolades.

The company is now a designated UR (Universal Robots Gold Distributor, and has been recognised as one of the top 10 distributors for UR in the EMEA region in 2020. Its UR range comprises of easily programmable and highly flexible, low-cost robot arms that can be tailored to meet the exact needs of the customer.

Robotiq Grippers are essential elements in the easy customisation of robots and here too RARUK Automation has been recognised for its expertise in interpreting the precise needs of customers. The company has been named as a Robotiq Expert Partner for 2021 and it remains the only supplier in the UK to offer the complete range of Robotiq grippers and ‘plug and play’ vision system.

The third achievement for RARUK Automation is MiR Excellent Partner for 2021, a title which the company has now held for three years in succession. The MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), designed for in-house materials transport and logistics, have proved a hugely successful addition to the RARUK Automation range. Their broad scope of application has allowed the company to introduce the technology to wide-ranging industrial and commercial sectors nationwide.

With demand for its automation products booming, RARUK Automation has appointed a new area sales engineer for the North West, specifically for its UR collaborative robots range and UR+ plug and play accessories.

Preston-based Marcus Holmes (pictured) has worked in solution sales across many industries including aerospace, automotive, rail and medical.