Universal Robots expands its distributor network with two new partners: electis and Faure Technologies

Universal Robots , a Danish manufacturer of lightweight robots and pioneer in collaborative robotics worldwide, announces the integration of two new partners into its network of authorized Universal Robots distributors: electis and Faure Technologies.

A stronger presence in the East and Southeast

electis , who had counted Universal Robots among the participants of his electis day in September 2018, is a company present in the Grand-Est region that will represent Universal Robots mainly in Alsace and Lorraine. This distributor of electrical equipment employs a hundred people and has a turnover of 41 million euros. For thirty years, electis has been distributing materials to the building and industry sectors, such as electrical controllers and peripherals, variable speed drives, programming software, etc. Collaborative robotics is today a tremendous source of growth for this company constantly seeking the most innovative technologies.

As for Faure Technologies , since its creation in 1978, it has been constantly expanding its field of action. Initially focused on pneumatic and then hydraulic activity, the company then opens up to instrumentalisation and automatism, before turning its attention to aluminum and transiting. Today, its activity revolves around four technologies: pneumatics and compressors, mobile and industrial hydraulics, automation and instrumentalisation and finally assembly techniques. Based in Valencia and with 5 branches, Faure Technologies covers part of the South-East sector and distributes all types of materials to companies in the region.

These two companies will be additional partners for Universal Robots in the East and South-East of France. Their entry into the distributor network follows that of Sterkelec in February 2019. A key player in industrial automation in the Brittany / Pays de la Loire sector, Sterkelec is an independent distributor of automation and automation equipment. electronic. The company, whose head office Nantes was created 30 years ago, also has agencies in Rennes, Tours and Bordeaux. His field of expertise includes machine vision systems, PLCs and industrial networks, axis management, optical sensor and laser systems, and operator panels and PC panels.

Alongside the top three distributors – HMi-MBS, Sysaxes and Fit Robotique – pioneers of cobotics in France, they will advise local companies in the deployment of collaborative robotic automation solutions, drawing on their vast experience and knowledge -to do in the field.

“We are very excited about these two new collaborations,” said Adrien Poinssot, Universal Robots France Sales Manager. “Collaborative robotics today is an agile productive tool that allows many companies to become more efficient and competitive while adapting to their own needs. It must be within the reach of all. Demand is strong in the regions where electis and Faure Technologies operate. Their teams already very seasoned will help us better meet the demands of regional SMEs, especially through their respective network of local agencies.

About Universal Robots

Universal Robots was created in 2005 to make robotics accessible to everyone by developing small, flexible, easy-to-use and reasonably priced robots that can be used safely. Since the launch of the first collaborative robot (cobot) in 2008, the company has grown significantly and its easy-to-use robots are now available worldwide. The company, which is owned by Teradyne Inc., is headquartered in Odense, Denmark and has branches and offices in the United States, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Turkey, China, India, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Mexico.

About electis

For thirty years, electis has been distributing electrical equipment to various companies in the Building and Industry sectors in the Grand-Est region (mainly Alsace and Lorraine). 450,000 references from more than 150 manufacturers. Since its creation, it proudly carries its five values ​​that guide its employees daily, namely: Innovation, Quality, Loyalty, Performance and Human and is very involved in the energy transition. Its headquarters are in Wittenheim and its five branches in Metz, Strasbourg, Épinal, Colmar and Belfort.

About Faure

The distributor Faure Technologies is headquartered in Valencia and has five sales offices in the south-east of France: Avignon, Chambéry, Grenoble, Lyon and Marseille. With expertise and know-how focused on four technologies (Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Process Control and Assembly Technology), it has 40 brands, 135 employees and a turnover of 29.5 million euros