Andritz Automation, part of international technology Group Andritz, Graz, Austria, has opened two new U.S. locations in Pensacola, Fla., and Eugene, Ore., thus demonstrating its commitment to provide its customers with individual and local support.

The local teams are committed to delivering progressive solutions and high-quality support for their customers’ electrical, control, and instrumentation systems in those regions, Andritz Automation noted. 

"The decision to increase our presence in the U.S. was a strategic step in our business growth strategy," said Milind Karkare, SVP for the Andritz Automation Solutions division, which is responsible for serving the automation, electrification, instrumentation, and training needs for a wide range of industries, including local pulp and paper, mining, and lime customers. "These two locations bring us closer to our customers and also increase our ability to serve current and future markets as well as new industries."

The Pensacola office contact is Stephen Stepp, branch manager (850-460-4436). The Eugene contact is Carl Robichaud, branch manager (541-213-1791).