At the recent Africa Automation Technology Fair, global automation technology and software leader Emerson, together with its local business partner in Africa, Automation Control Solutions (ACS), showcased Emerson’s comprehensive automation portfolio for industrial applications. In line with the exhibition’s theme ‘For Africa from Africa, both companies featured new technologies and digital solutions aimed at achieving safety, reliability, operational excellence, and sustainability for industrial companies.
“We were pleased to showcase our portfolio of advanced digital solutions and technologies at the Africa Automation Technology Fair, together with Automation Control Solutions,” said MS Prakash, vice president of Emerson, Africa. “The event presented an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, help them unlock new possibilities in automation, and enable them to achieve superior operational performance. We were also able to continue building strategic partnerships to accelerate digital transformation, and boost operational efficiency across the sector.”
The Africa Automation Technology Fair proved to be a premier event that brought together specialists from various industries to exchange knowledge, showcase technologies, and explore business opportunities. Emerson's participation in the event underscored its commitment to supporting the automation needs of African markets, and contributing to their growth and success.
“The market is ever-changing and highly competitive, and operational efficiency and sustainability are first and foremost on our customers’ minds today,” said Mark Tapson, chief operating officer of Automation Control Solutions. “Together, ACS and Emerson offer a comprehensive automation portfolio to tackle our customers’ biggest challenges.”
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