Posted to News on 7th Mar 2017, 14:37
B&R and Hyundai Heavy Industries enter strategic partnership
B&R and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a global strategic partnership agreement to introduce B&R automation systems across HHI's various areas of operation, including control systems for ship, plant and power automation that will benefit HHI's customers in the oil and gas, shipbuilding, water treatment and other industries.
By establishing a consistent and integrated automation platform from a macro perspective, HHI is positioning itself to respond more flexibly to unpredictable future challenges. B&R and HHI look forward to synergies in technological cooperation as well as close collaboration in worldwide sales, service, technical support and development.
B&R's advanced technology and commitment to standards like OPC UA and IEC 61850 will help HHI meet emerging customer requirements in the areas of Industry 4.0, Smart Factory and IIoT. It will also streamline compliance with the increasingly vigorous environmental regulations of the shipbuilding industry.
B&R will provide training and support as well as engineering and technical expertise, drawing on extensive experience gained through high-profile projects with end users in various industries around the world.
For more information about B&R and Hyundai Heavy Industries, visit www.br-automation.com.
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