# Harpak-ULMA joins Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork as OEM Machine Builder

Harpak-ULMA announced it has joined the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program as an OEM Machine Builder to develop smart, connected packaging solutions. Its ULMA Thermoformer lines will now include Rockwell Automation's Integrated Architecture system.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-10-14
- Where: Chicago, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: smart packaging machines, thermoformer lines
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Harpak-ULMA](https://endata.com/companies/9613.md)
- [Rockwell Automation](https://endata.com/companies/2401.md) (partner)
- [PTC](https://endata.com/companies/3113.md) (partner)
- [Harpak-ULMA](https://endata.com/companies/9613.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [harpak-ulma.com](https://www.harpak-ulma.com/harpak-ulma-rockwell-automation-to-deliver-smart-connected-packaging-machines/), 2018-10-14: "By forging closer ties with Rockwell Automation a"
- [packaging-gateway.com](https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/deals-and-mas-this-week-harpak-ulma-greencore-group-duni/), 2018-10-18: "Harpak-ULMA has agreed to provide smart, connected packaging machines under the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork programme."
- [harpak-ulma.com](https://www.harpak-ulma.com/chicago-october-14-2018-pack-expo-ulma-rockwell-automation-to-deliver-smart-connected-packaging-machines/), 2019-07-22: "By forging closer ties with Rockwell Automation and PTC, we can create innovative solutions and deliver them faster than any company can working independently."

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