PECM Issue 49 2021 | Page 26

RMGroup becomes the UK ’ s first certified robot integrator

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RMGroup becomes the UK ’ s first certified robot integrator
RMGroup UK ( Rees Machinery Group ) has become the first integrator in the UK to be accredited under the RIA / BARA Robot Integrators ’ Certification Scheme .
The leading automated packaging machinery and service company was awarded ( 26 January 2021 ) certified status following a successful audit at their headquarters in Newtown (‘ Y Drenewydd ’), Wales . It required the integrator to meet a rigorous set of national and international standards to ensure business compliance and capability .
The certification scheme is the benchmark to assess robot integrators ’ technical knowledge and safety practices The
UK scheme was born out of the need to standardise integrators ’ quality and workmanship , plus recognise effective safety controls to help give companies a competitive edge .
Rosie Davies , director of RMGroup UK , said : “ We are delighted to be the first integrator to achieve certification in the UK . It demonstrates RMGroup ’ s ability to deliver systems as per the required technical expectations . It also assures end users that our expert programming team has the skillset to undertake a variety of integration projects .
“ The audit process was thorough , which gave us a great deal of confidence to know that we meet all the key performance and safety indicators from two reputable trade bodies .
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