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Wedded Bliss Awaits Couples at Divi Resorts’ Top Caribbean Destinations

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Divi Resorts Weddings

Divi Resorts Weddings

Destination weddings in the Caribbean are truly one-of-a-kind and happy couples look to Divi Resorts to provide expert wedding planning and execution.


CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (PRWEB)

Couples on the hunt for the perfect place to tie the knot need look no further than Divi Resorts! Cool breezes, soft white sand and turquoise waters set the mood for a dreamy Caribbean destination wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary celebration on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire or St. Maarten. Plus, with Divi’s special wedding and romance packages, couples can celebrate their love story in style without breaking the bank.

“Destination weddings in the Caribbean are truly one-of-a-kind and happy couples look to Divi Resorts to provide expert wedding planning and execution. Couples can rest assured that arranging and coordinating a long-distance wedding will be made that much easier in the hands of our professionals to ensure a flawless day full of love and memories,” said Marco Galaverna, Divi Resorts President & COO. “And our romance packages are ideal for those celebrating honeymoons and special anniversaries!”

Whether you’re seeking a large group wedding, a small and intimate affair or a popular retie the knot ceremony for immediate family, Divi Resorts offers all the pre- and post-ceremony fun and adventure on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire and St. Maarten.

From the moment you and your guests arrive, our on-site amenities, including fabulous freshwater pools, exhilarating land and water sports, diving and snorkeling, elegant restaurants with mouthwatering menus, lively bars with creative cocktails, indulgent spas and much more will keep everyone busy, entertained and in the party mood!

Divi offers the following Wedding Package for the soon-to-be newlyweds when 10+ room reservations are booked for wedding guests:

  • – Complimentary One-Bedroom Suite

  • – Turndown Service

  • – Fresh Flowers & Champagne on Arrival

  • – Free Daily Breakfast

  • – Free 4- or 7-Night Return Anniversary Stay (in the same resort as the original stay)

  • – Free Couples Massage

There’s also a helpful Ceremony Package available that provides:

  • – On-Island Wedding Coordinator

  • – Wedding Ceremony

  • – Fresh Floral Bouquet & Groom Boutonniere

  • – Palm Fringed, Sand Swept Aisle

  • – Non-Denominational Minister & Service

  • – Champagne Toast

  • – 1-Tier Wedding Cake

  • – 1-Hour Photography

For more information on Divi’s Wedding and Ceremony Packages or to check availability, visit http://www.diviresorts.com/weddings.htm.

Divi’s Romance Packages are perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries or any romantic occasion! Five-night romance packages start at $528 per person ($106 per person, per night). Seven-night romance packages start at $711 per person ($102 per person, per night). Both packages include:

  • – Accommodations in a one-bedroom suite

  • – Daily breakfast for two

  • – One romantic candlelit dinner for two

  • – Welcome turndown service for the first night with special treats such as bedside candles, a petal-strewn bed, a chilled bottle of champagne in a keepsake souvenir wine cooler bag, two souvenir champagne flutes and chocolate or tropical fruits

All-inclusive romance package options are available on Aruba and St. Maarten.

For more information on Divi’s Romance Packages or to check availability, visit http://www.diviresorts.com/honeymoons.htm.

Divi Resorts also offers exclusive honeymoon registries to four properties: Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort on Aruba, Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on St. Maarten and Divi Southwinds Beach Resort on Barbados. Couples can sign up for this personalized and customizable honeymoon registry and choose to accept contributions toward a wide range of experiences, services and amenities, including nights at the resort, fine dining, casual dining, spa treatments, welcome turndown packages, snorkel adventures, sunset sails, flower arrangements and much more. Guests can also make general contributions toward the couple’s stay. For more information or to sign up, visit http://www.diviresorts.honeymoonwishes.com.

For a limited time, couples can enter for a chance to win a 5-night Romance Package. One lucky couple who shares their love story at http://www.diviresorts.com/honeymoons.htm will win an all-inclusive 5-night vacation to St. Maarten with two tickets to AquaMania Adventures’ Tango Dinner Cruise, a 50-minute Couples Pure Relaxation Massage at Indulgence by the Sea Spa, and turndown service on the first night.*

Enter before November 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET!

*Airfare and transportation not included. Travel must be completed before November 25, 2020. See terms and conditions for more details.

About Divi Resorts

The Caribbean vacation experts for over 50 years, Divi Resorts features a collection of seven premium resorts spanning the five stunning islands of Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Croix and St. Maarten. For more information on Divi Resorts, call 1-800-367-3484 or visit http://www.diviresorts.com.

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Health: Mental Health

The New England Center for Children Announces Megan Coughlin as 2019 Maria Felix Lonergan Memorial Award Recipient

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L-R: Catherine Welch, Executive Director, NECC; Megan Coughlin, award recipient; Vincent Strully, Jr., President and CEO, NECC.

“Congratulations to all our nominees, and to Megan on receiving the Maria Felix Lonergan Memorial Award,” said Vincent Strully, President and CEO of NECC. “All of us at NECC admire the compassion, care, and commitment she demonstrates to both students and staff.”


SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. (PRWEB)

The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, announced today that Megan Coughlin has been named the 2019 Maria Felix Lonergan Memorial Award recipient. The award is presented annually to an individual at NECC for outstanding contributions in three areas: mentorship, advocacy of effective education, and professionalism.

Ms. Coughlin is a day and education coordinator at NECC and a graduate of Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. She began her career at NECC through the Cooperative Education Program established between NECC and Hamilton in 1999. The program has brought 70 Hamilton students to NECC since its inception as well as 31 summer interns.

This year’s award nominees included Amanda Bickum, Liz Chapin, Amy Posocco, Lauren Shostek, and Melissa Swisher.

“Congratulations to all our nominees, and to Megan on receiving the Maria Felix Lonergan Memorial Award,” said Vincent Strully, President and CEO of The New England Center for Children. “All of us at NECC admire the compassion, care, and commitment she demonstrates to both students and staff. We know that Megan has a successful career ahead of her making a difference in the lives of children with autism.”

About the Award

Maria Felix Lonergan was a dedicated professional during her 20-year tenure at NECC. She was an exceptional employee who was especially committed to NECC’s mission to transform the lives of children with autism worldwide. A licensed special educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Maria worked across many of NECC’s programs, as a teacher, case manager, academic specialist, program specialist, and education administrator. The award is presented annually to an individual at NECC for outstanding contributions that reflect Maria’s lifework.

About The New England Center for Children

The New England Center for Children® (NECC®) is an award-winning autism education center and research institute. Our community of teachers, researchers, and clinicians have transformed the lives of thousands of children with autism worldwide through education, research, and technology. The Center provides comprehensive services to maximize independence: home-based, day, and residential programs, partner classrooms in public school systems, consulting services, the ACE® ABA Software System (http://www.acenecc.org), teacher professional development, and research on educational best practices.

NECC is committed to staff professional development, partnering with local colleges to provide on-site graduate training and degrees at little to no cost to the NECC teacher. The result is a growing pool of exceptional teachers trained in best-in-class methodologies, whether they continue their careers at NECC or move on to public schools or private agencies. The New England Center for Children is based in Southborough, MA, and operates a center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Learn more at http://www.necc.org.

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Business: Insurance

autopom! Now Offering Car Warranties That Include Breakdown Coverage

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LAKE FOREST, Calif. (PRWEB)

autopom! in Lake Forest, CA is now offering Vehicle Protection Plans that include roadside assistance and nationwide breakdown coverage. Roadside assistance services from autopom! and their providers ensure that drivers have a vehicle backup and a mechanic’s assistance if a car breakdown leaves them stranded or interrupts their scheduled plans.

“We call this automotive peace of mind,” explains Mike Jones, president and CEO of autopom!. “We never want drivers to worry when they’re on their way to work, to school, or on vacation.”

Like an extended car warranty, a Vehicle Protection Plan helps cover the steep costs of car repairs. Vehicle Protection Plans with roadside assistance and breakdown coverage from autopom! start at $1,488 for California drivers (Asian & domestic models). Meanwhile, plans start around $2,500 in other states nationwide. Some plans include added benefits, like interest-free payment plans.

To learn more about Vehicle Protection Plans from autopom! and to request a free quote, visit http://extended-vehicle-warranty.com/ or call 1.800.724.8141.

About autopom! autopom!, LLC is a BBB accredited, A+ rated provider of vehicle protection plans for both new and used cars, as well as a licensed California agency. autopom! sells mechanical breakdown insurance in California and vehicle service contracts in most other states. When your original manufacturer warranty, extended auto warranty, or used car warranty is about to expire, autopom!’s team of licensed agents can help you find a protection plan designed to protect your vehicle and your budget. Learn more about autopom! and request a free quote by calling 1.800.724.8141 or by visiting http://extended-vehicle-warranty.com/. autopom! Insurance Services llc CA DOI Lic.#0I13220

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Business: Executives

Former Coldwell Banker Agent Erika Demma Joins Compass Team in Woodside

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Former Coldwell Banker agent, Erika Demma, has joined Compass in Woodside, California. Demma was the top producing Coldwell Banker agent in the area and in the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker agents nationwide.


Woodside, Calif. (PRWEB)

WOODSIDE, CA., October, 2019 – Former Coldwell Banker agent, Erika Demma, has joined Compass in Woodside, California. Born in Portola Valley, Demma has been a resident of Woodside since 1997, when she began her career in real estate. Demma was the top producing Coldwell Banker agent in the area and in the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker agents nationwide. She joins many previous Coldwell Banker agents at Compass, the fastest growing real estate technology company in the country.

Erika Demma has successfully represented over $1 Billion in sales throughout her career, with notable sales in every price category and in each of the towns surrounding Woodside. Her diverse clientele includes long-time residents, clients who want to downsize or upsize, high-profile venture capitalists, doctors, attorneys, and private equity managers.

“She is a joy to work with,” says client Rob Chess. “Erika is everything you would want in a real estate agent. I’m not hoping to sell another house soon on the Peninsula, but if I did I would use Erika without bothering to interview anyone else. She is that good.”

Bill Lewis, Compass Sales Manager in Woodside, sees Demma as a perfect fit for Compass due to her complete dedication to her clients: “Erika is more than a sales professional; she is a relationship builder who values her connections with and loyalty from her clients. With her amazing caliber, expertise, and connections, we couldn’t be more excited to have her joining the Compass team.”

Erika Demma

http://www.erikademma.com

650.740.2970

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About Compass

Compass is the fastest growing real estate technology company with a powerful end-to-end platform that supports the entire buying and selling workflow. We deliver an incomparable, seamless experience to both agents and their clients all in service of the Compass mission: to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin, Compass operates in more than 100 cities. Learn more and find your place at compass.com and agents.compass.com.

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Health: Addiction

Kota Wade Delivers Stripped Down Version of “Out of the Dark”

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"Out of the Dark" is now available for streaming or download

Kota Wade – Out of the Dark

An emotional, uplifting journey.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Kota Wade releases a stunning & reimagined rendition of “Out of the Dark,” title track from her 2018 EP. Taking an acoustic approach, the track features intimate vocals and poignant layered guitar lines. The song’s intimate tone and compelling message takes listeners on an emotional, uplifting journey. The single comes out on October 10, World Mental Health Day, an important day that aims to raise awareness around mental health issues and mobilizing support efforts. “Out of the Dark” is now available to stream and download on digital music platforms worldwide and a video is available for viewing on YouTube.

As an artist who has personal experience with mental health struggles, Kota Wade wants to use her platform to share her journey and connect with other people who have experienced similar obstacles. She wrote “Out of the Dark” as the final chapter of her mental health story, with aspiration to deliver an elevating message that even the tiniest bit of hope can pull someone out of their darkest state. “As I’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, writing has been an outlet to share my struggles, as well as open the discussion to help bring light to a difficult subject, hoping to help others, or inspire them to seek help. Bringing this stripped down version to life has been extremely personal for me,” she explains. The song was written, performed, and produced by Kota and her longtime music collaborator, Tommy Oleksyn in their home studio. The pair worked hard to develop “a raw, emotional piece that breathes new life into the song.”

Kota wants people to realize there is a way ‘out of the dark’ by getting help through therapy; either online or in-person and hopes to make Out of the Dark a campaign/movement for young people.

Based in Los Angeles, Kota Wade is a singer/songwriter that creates alternative-pop focused music with touches of fantasy, magic, and exploration. She has released music as part of the duo, Bad Wolf who has performed with Echosmith and We Came As Romans. Personally, Kota Wade draws on different influences ranging from sci-fi movies to fairytales to nerd culture fandoms. She brings art to life through her diverse musical background and life experience related to her struggles with mental illness. She is extremely passionate about raising attention to mental health issues worldwide and acts as an ambassador for NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness).

Stream or download “Out of the Dark” across digital music platforms worldwide and be sure to watch the music video on Kota’s YouTube channel. To stay up to date on Kota Wade’s next journey, you can follow her @KotaWade on all social media platforms or visit KotaWade.com.

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MedTech For Solutions and the OvaTools Andrology & Embryology Training Institute Announce Third Symposium Featuring Top IVF and ART Experts

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

MedTech For Solutions is pleased to announce its 3rd Symposium for the OvaTools Andrology & Embryology Training Institute. Drawing industry leaders from across the country, the event will feature several educational panels, all led by experts in the Assisted Reproductive Technology industry: Navigating the Future of ART: Personalization and Innovation.

The 3rd Symposium will be held Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2020, at a new, larger venue: the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, located at 1881 SE 17th St. in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Participants will be able to attend a number of comprehensive panels centered on strategies and best practices for navigating the future of assisted reproductive technologies. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn a number of education credits, including, for the first time, ACCME-approved Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. ABB-approved PEER program contact hours will also be available, as has been the case with past Symposiums.

The following experts will be speaking at the symposium, presenting on a wide range of topics:


  • Alan Copperman, M.D., “Personalized Medicine to Reproductive Medicine: Protocols to Improve Patient Experience and Outcomes”

  • Carlos Simon, M.D. Ph.D., “Personalization and Innovation in the Endometrial Factor: ERA and Microbiome”

  • Gary Smith, Ph.D., “Laboratory on a Chip”

  • Helen Tempest, Ph.D., “The Future of Sperm Genetic/Epigenetic Testing Prior to ART Therapy”

  • Kathryn Go, Ph.D., “The Evolution of Cryobiology”

  • Mark Leondires, M.D., “Pathways to Parenthood”

  • Michael Levy, M.D., “Egg Donation: Past, Present, Future”

  • Nancy Ledy-Gurren, JD, “Risk Management in the ART Practice”

  • Rebecca Krisher, Ph.D., “Implications of Oocyte Quality on Embryo Viability and Development Competence”

  • Thomas “Rusty” Pool, Ph.D., “Human Embryo Culture: Lessons Learned in Success and Safety”

  • Alison Campbell, Ph.D., “Lessons Learned From Time Lapse Monitoring in the IVF Lab”

  • David Albertini, Ph.D., “Current and Future Utilization of Mitochondrial Transfer in ART”

  • Giuseppe D’Amato, M.D., “Restorative Reproductive Medicine: From the Uterus to Gametes”

  • Kathleen Miller, DHSc, “Investing in Laboratory Technology: Biological Benefit”

  • Maria Jackson, RN MA, “Setting Patient Expectations as Fertility Treatments Become More Complicated”

  • Nathan Treff, Ph.D., “Clinical Utility and Implementation of PGT for Polygenic Disorders”

  • Kevin Sinclair, Ph.D., “Maternal Nutritional Effects on the Developing Oocyte and Embryo”

  • Nicole Noyes, M.D., “Beating the Clock: Fertility Preservation”

  • Carmen Rubio, Ph.D., “The Evolution of PGT from Invasive to Non-invasive”

Attendees will have the chance to network with ART experts, researchers and thought leaders, learning about the latest innovations and sharing insights with peers. Mini hands-on workshop courses will also be offered on Friday March 20, 2020.

The OvaTools Andrology & Embryology Training Institute continues to expand the range of services that MedTech for Solutions currently offers to ART fertility practices, providing hands-on technical skills training.

These services are designed to meet the evolving needs of ART professionals seeking to enhance their technical laboratory skills, in vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratory managers looking for opportunities to train laboratory staff and individuals from various related disciplines interested in exploring new careers in the clinical ART industry.

Space is limited. For full details on registration and pricing, visit here.

About MedTech For Solutions

MedTech For Solutions offers a full range of services to specialty medical practices, with emphasis on ART/IVF practices and laboratories. The MT Laboratory Solutions Division is dedicated to working with practices in the design and building of new IVF laboratories, as well as improving clinical outcomes of existing facilities by establishing and implementing state-of-the-art embryology and andrology practices and optimizing ART/IVF laboratory operations. MedTech’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) provides practices with significant savings for all medical, pharmacy, laboratory, capital equipment and office purchasing needs. Additionally, MedTech offers practice development, recruitment and risk management services. For more information, visit http://www.medtech4solutions.com.

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Science: Biology

Boekel Scientific has been issued a patent for their Blood Collection Mixer / Blood Collection Scale

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Our product development team spent a lot of time in blood donation centers before we designed the UI. It is evident with the awarding of this patent. – Brian Canna | VP of Marketing


FEASTERVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

Boekel Scientific has been issued a patent for their Blood Collection Mixer. The patent covers the exceptional design of the color touch screen interface. The interface features a large pictorial indicating the fill volume and percent complete, to simplify operation in high throughput donor areas. Boekel Scientific’s new Touch Screen Blood Collection Mixer was designed in conjunction with stationary and mobile blood collection experts.

The unit incorporates the functionality needed for the busiest donor stations with new-to-the-industry features to improve efficiency and operation ease. The unit has a small footprint, integrated lifting handles, a magnetically attached tray, long-life interchangeable battery and an extremely precise scale. Boekel Scientific manufactures the blood collection mixer and other blood banking, laboratory and medical devices at their Feasterville, Pennsylvania headquarters.

For more information on this device please contact Boekel Scientific at (800) 336-6929 or visit the product website page at https://www.boekelsci.com/touch-screen-blood-collection-mixer.html. For more information on Boekel Scientific visit https://www.boekelsci.com. Visit the Boekel Scientific LinkedIn page for company updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/boekel-scientific. For press or business development related items please contact Brian Canna | VP Marketing.

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Society: Christianity

David Johnson’s newly released “One Guy and a Briefcase” is an impelling book that gives an idea to the reader on how to achieve freedom in Christ.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“One Guy and a Briefcase”: a stirring tome that explains who Jesus is and helps one to realize that to be free in Christ is priceless. “One Guy and a Briefcase” is the creation of published author David Johnson, a writer who lets loose on all the years of pent-up frustration with egregious and blatant lies, and reluctance and ignorance of the leaders, to discuss the pillars of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, without the predictable consequence of being cast out after his seventy years of being annoyed with organized religion. He also worked for ten years as a dentist in Bangladesh.

Johnson writes, “This book is for Seventh-day Adventist millennials and all believers, especially those old farts who were born and brought up in the church like me. These are Adventist kids and grown-ups that say ‘Wait. What? That makes no sense. Who is this Jesus they are presenting? He demands that I know the law, the Sabbath, the sanctuary in heaven, the scary investigative judgment, the mark of the beast, the three angels’ messages, about being stranded without an advocate, the fact that Jesus was executed in my place, and the fact that I should revere and obey the Adventist pope—or else.’ Don’t fret.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, David Johnson’s new book is a wholesome craft that prompts everyone that God has given to every individual all the information necessary to understand exactly what God wants to human.

With this purpose, Johnson tries to motivate everyone to free themselves from the shackles of organized religions and try to examine how fun it is to be free in Christ.

View a synopsis of “One Guy and a Briefcase” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase“One Guy and a Briefcase” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “One Guy and a Briefcase,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Computer

LocalJobs.com Launches New Website with Responsive Features and Easy Navigation

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We designed the site with both employers and job seekers in mind, improving our job board to provide faster results for our clients and making the job search easier for applicants.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

LocalJobs.com is excited to announce the debut of a newly designed website at https://www.localjobs.com. The site includes enhancements to provide an engaging user experience and improved navigation to help visitors easily find the information they need. With an efficient job board, responsive features, and an overall refined look and feel, the new site is a powerfully streamlined resource for job seekers and employers alike.

After many months and a lot of hard work from the LocalJobs team, the new site has officially launched. Visitors are invited to thoroughly explore the freshly designed website, including the highlight of the project, an enhanced job board that’s truly a step above the current industry. Customizable search filters and subscription options for relevant email updates put recruitment and job search tools directly in the hands of users. Featuring easy page navigation and one-click access to customer care representatives online or by phone, LocalJobs.com is an intuitively convenient tool for matching recruiters with talented individuals.

With features like integrated mobile functionality, personalized search options, a simplified application process, and personalized video resumes, the team has created an exceptional user experience for job candidates. Meanwhile, recruiters gain convenient access to a pool of highly qualified applicants, as well as a unique backend dashboard designed to minimize the hiring hassle. Additionally, the new site provides up-front pricing plans for businesses of all sizes, while also addressing strategies designed to quickly connect open positions with ideal candidates.

“We’re excited about the launch of our new website,” said owner Brian Bowman. “We designed the site with both employers and job seekers in mind, improving our job board to provide faster results for our clients and making the job search easier for applicants. It’s a better experience for everyone.”

LocalJobs.com provides an efficient, intuitive platform that enables genuine dialogue between great employers and top-tier job candidates. Successfully matching these parties allows job seekers to find their next career adventure, and job posters to find their next integral team member. With convenient search tools and job openings across the United States, LocalJobs.com is a national employment resource offering proven recruitment solutions. For more information about the company, visit: https://www.localjobs.com/

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Technology: Electronics

Omron Automation Americas Announces FY18 Distributor of the Year Award Winners

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (PRWEB)

Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recently announced the regional winners of their 2018 fiscal year’s Distributor of the Year awards. This prestigious distinction recognizes Omron’s top channel partners for excellence in revenue growth, local engagement, expertise and solution selling.

Winning Distributor: Southern Controls (United States)

Southern Controls, a company specializing in automation and control technology, marks its second consecutive year as a winning distributor. On August 6th, Omron Automation Americas executives Robb Black, CEO and COO, and Mark Sadie, VP of US and Strategic Sales, personally presented the award to the Southern Controls executive management team, which included Joe Davis, Mark Grooms, Scott Davis, Alan Davis and Chris Tolliver.

“Southern Controls continues to invest and grow with Omron year after year, and this is a testament to their commitment from all levels of the company. The talent within the sales, engineering and inside support teams at Southern Controls makes this a world class organization. I’m sure they will be a finalist in FY19 with a strong chance for a three-peat after their progress YTD,” Sadie commented.

Founded in 1974 in Montgomery, Alabama, Southern Controls has multiple offices and local support throughout Alabama and surrounding states. The company is honored to be named U.S. Distributor of the Year for the second year in a row, and it places great value on its partnership with Omron. “The combined strengths of Southern Controls’ and Omron’s engineering and sales teams have proven to be a winner in our marketplace. We look forward to continuing our success with Omron in 2019,” says Mark Grooms, Southern Controls’ president.

Winning Distributor: Calvek (Mexico)

Calvek is a company with almost 30 years of experience with innovative solutions designed to improve the productivity of its customers. Offering full-scale automation solutions, as well as other smaller-scale projects and products, the company serves as a point of entry into the future. From component products to robotic solutions, Calvek succeeds in being a best-in-class and thoroughly reliable supplier.

“We have found in Omron an ally that provides us with an extensive line of highly advanced automation products,” says Marco Grimaldo, General Director of Calvek. “We have received high-level technical support and backup from a team that closely interacts with our people in the continuous search of opportunities in the market. As a company with eyes on the future, we have embraced the role of leading distributor in Mexico. Winning this award inspires us to achieve our purpose.”

According to Mauricio Blanc, Omron’s Executive Director of the Latin American region, the partnership with Calvek has been a strong enabler of the company’s growth in Mexico. “In the past year, we have strengthened our collaboration with Calvek, and both teams are working closely together to better position Omron’s technology and provide best-in-class services to our customers in the Bajio region.”

Winning Distributor: Taylor Fluid Systems (Canada)

In the Canadian region, the Distributor of the Year award goes to Taylor Fluid Systems (TFS), a leading distributor of automation, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. TFS has been in business since 1976 and currently has three locations in southwestern Ontario. In FY2018, it grew ahead of the market and their peer group in tough economic conditions spurred on by political uncertainty.

The company takes pride in delivering the best solution and support for all their customers. “We’ve been really impressed with TFS’s ability to promote Omron products and solutions to meet their customer needs and expectations. We’re lucky to work with such a committed and capable distributor,” says Jean Mathieu, National Channel Manager for Omron Canada. “

The success of TFS stems in large part from its business model that puts customers first, focuses on technical excellence and seeks to solve the most demanding application challenges. Through this model, the company has significantly grown both its own brand loyalty and that of Omron. Customers stay loyal even after they change companies, which often pulls TFS into new accounts and applications.

“We are proud to see such strong results from our dedication to customer satisfaction, and to have helped grow the Omron brand as well,” says Chris Taylor, Vice President of Taylor Fluid Systems. Peter Brouwer, Vice President of Omron Canada, looks forward to continuing to work with TFS for many years to come. “TFS has done a fantastic job of introducing the Omron brand to new customers while retaining the loyalty of customers that have been using our technologies for many years,” he says.

About Omron Automation

Omron Automation is an industrial automation partner that creates, sells and services fully integrated automation solutions that include sensing, control, safety, vision, motion, robotics and more. Established in 1933 and currently headed by President Yoshihito Yamada, Omron’s 36,000 employees help businesses solve problems with creativity in more than 110 countries. Learn more at automation.omron.com.

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