Southwire READY Robotics Automation Partnership Announced
Southwireย (southwire.com) has formed a strategic partnership withย READY Roboticsย (ready-robotics.com), a leader in industrial automation. Together, the companies will introduce advanced automation technologies at five Southwire facilities across the United States to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational performance.
Automation Rollout at Key Southwire Facilities
Southwire plans to implement READY Roboticsโ technology at:
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Theย Retail East Customer Service Center (CSC)ย inย Villa Rica, Georgia
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Theย utility products plant in Carrollton, Georgia
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Plants inย Hawesville, Kentucky, andย Florence, Alabama
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Theย Bremen campusย inย Bremen, Indiana
By coordinating deployments at multiple locations, Southwire aims to standardize best practices and scale automation benefits across its manufacturing and distribution network.
Advancing Safety, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement
Alex Thomas,ย chief engineer at Southwire, emphasized how theย Southwire READY Robotics automation partnershipย supports the companyโs long-term innovation strategy. He noted that collaborating with READY Robotics allows Southwire to leverage deep automation expertise while continuing to integrate cutting-edge technology into its operations.
Thomas also highlighted thatย continuous improvementย remains essential to safely serving customers. By introducing smart, flexible automation, Southwire can enhance safety, improve consistency, and free its teams to focus on higher-value work. The partnership aligns with Southwireโs long-standing reputation as anย innovation leaderย in the wire and cable industry.
