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Allied Electronics & Automation recognized with seven awards

Allied Electronics & Automation was recognized with seven awards at the 2019 EDS Leadership Summit.

Left to right: ebm-papst VP, Sales and Marketing Mark Pierce, ebm-papst National Distribution Manager Mike Rota, ebm-papst President and CEO Mark Shiring, Allied VP of Product and Supplier Management Frank Cantwell, Allied Product Director Joe Reed, ebm-papst Regional Distribution Sales Manager-East Coast Eric Gleason, and ebm-papst Regional Distribution Sales Manager-West Coast Marla Downs
Left to right: ebm-papst VP, Sales and Marketing Mark Pierce, ebm-papst National Distribution Manager Mike Rota, ebm-papst President and CEO Mark Shiring, Allied VP of Product and Supplier Management Frank Cantwell, Allied Product Director Joe Reed, ebm-papst Regional Distribution Sales Manager-East Coast Eric Gleason, and ebm-papst Regional Distribution Sales Manager-West Coast Marla Downs

We strive year-long to be the distributor of choice for our customers and suppliers,” said VP of Product and Supplier Management Frank Cantwell. “It’s gratifying to be recognized as top distributor by many of our partners.”

This year’s list of awards came from long-time Allied suppliers and included:

Altech Corp., Distributor of the Year

Carlo Gavazzi, Outstanding Distributor Achievement Award

Crouzet, Most New Projects

EAO Switch, Channel Partner of the Year

ebm-papst, Outstanding Sales Growth/Distributor of the Year

Neutrik, Distributor of the Year

Pepperl+Fuchs, Excellence in Distribution Award

The awards were presented to Allied Product Directors Marie Dawson and Joe Reed in strategic planning meetings.

“It’s in these annual EDS planning meetings where we are able to strategize short- and long-term goals that make a difference in our ongoing relationships and business,” said Marie.

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