drive&control local - Bosch Rexroth

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drive & control local
Dear Readers:
The economic recovery in manufacturing
appears to be holding strong, and it seems
to be characterized by the need to do
everything faster. It’s not enough,
however, to simply deliver products
faster. Manufacturers in virtually every
industry are asking for ever higher levels
of integration. Whether building
equipment or buying it, our customers
have realized that the old saying “make
hay while the sun shines” is more relevant
than ever in today’s rapidly
shifting economy.
To help our customers accomplish those
goals, we have re-shaped Rexroth
worldwide to meet the needs of the
industry sectors and market segments
characteristic of each region, with global
teams acting locally to create the right
solution for each customer. In this issue of
drive&control local, you’ll see our
concentrated customer focus at work in
applications large and small: New locks
for the Panama Canal’s 100-year
anniversary; the technology behind last
year’s rescue of the Chilean miners;
innovative approaches in hard disk
manufacturing and in paper cup
manufacturing; and in the production of
thin film solar panel technology.
You’ll also read about outstanding new
products, the latest additions to our
GoTo focused delivery program, and our
unique series of lean manufacturing
podcasts. I hope that you enjoy reading
this issue of drive&control local, and that
you gain insights that help you add the
necessary speed to your operations.
Sincerely,
Berend Bracht
Regional President,
Bosch Rexroth Americas