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HEADLINE: Kepware
Technologies Partners with ifak system GmbH
to enhance Sales and Support in Germany and
Switzerland.
RELEASE: Portland,
ME October 23, 2006 -- Portland, Maine;
Kepware Technologies announces the official
agreement with ifak system GmbH regarding sales
distribution and support of Kepware products
in Germany and Switzerland.
ifak system GmbH is a successful automation
supplier based in Magdeburg, Germany and has
extensive experience in the areas of industrial
communication and distributed automation. They
produce a range of fieldbus interfaces and
gateways including USB interfaces for CAN,
Profibus, and DeviceNET. ifak system has demonstrated
their commitment to automation standards and
they have been actively involved in the development,
specification, and progression of important
standards such as Profibus, DriveCom, OPC,
and FDT. The goal of the distribution partnership
is to increase the use of Kepware industrial
connectivity products in the German-speaking
market, and the initial focus will be on Kepware's
leading OPC server suite KEPServerEX. According
to ifak system's Product Manager Thomas
Hadlich, "German engineers appreciate
the flexibility, quality, and reliability of
Kepware's software products and ifak system
is excited to be Kepware's representative and
partner in Germany."
According to Kepware's President Mark Hensley, "Our
products have been in use by automation professionals
in Germany for several years and we're pleased
to have found a strong representative to be able
to offer local purchasing and support for them.
We were immediately impressed with the technical
staff at ifak system and their support of automation
standards like OPC made them the right choice.
We are inviting all of our German customers to
come visit us at the SPS/IPC Drives Exhibition
the week of November 27th so they can meet our
friends from ifak system in person."
ABOUT KEPWARE: Kepware specializes in OPC and
device communication technologies for the industrial
automation market. Kepware's genuine OPC
software products are known worldwide for quality,
reliability, and ease of use – making Kepware
the best choice for your industrial connectivity
needs. Kepware's responsiveness to customer
needs and strong partnerships with other leading
automation suppliers, ensure that your next application
will be a success. Ask around and you'll
hear why automation professionals everywhere consider
Kepware Technologies, Automation's Best Friend!
Related Links:
ifak system GmbH (www.ifak-system.de) -
German
ifak system GmbH
(www.ifak-system.com) - English
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