Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the winners of its PartnerNetwork™ EMEA Awards 2026. The awards were presented during the PartnerNetwork Conference EMEA, recognizing partners demonstrating strong performance, innovation and collaboration across the region.
“Our PartnerNetwork continues to demonstrate how strong collaboration drives meaningful outcomes for our customers,” said Mark Bottomley, regional vice president, market access, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Rockwell Automation. “This year’s nominations reflected a consistently high standard across the region. While we can only recognize a select group, our winners have gone beyond execution to innovate, differentiate and deliver measurable value.”
Innovation Award: Klinkmann Automation Oy, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, was recognized for developing an advanced AI-driven automation solution applying machine learning in an industrial environment and demonstrating scalable deployment of complex systems.
Sustainability Award: Te.Co. S.p.A., based in Bologna, Italy, was honored for transforming a traditional, energy-intensive test bench into a high-efficiency regenerative system, enabling energy recovery, reducing consumption, improving reliability and lowering operating costs.
Distributor Partnership Excellence Award: ControlTech, headquartered in Ovčáry, Czech Republic, was highlighted for strong progress in the distributor maturity journey, with clear investment in capability development, training and supply chain excellence.
Distributor Growth Award: CraigCor Distribution, headquartered in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, was honored for exceptional growth and consistent overachievement, delivering strong year-on-year expansion across the business.
Distributor New Business Enabler Award: DEXIS FRANCE, headquartered in Lyon, was recognized for a proactive approach to new business creation, expanding into new segments and driving strategic growth opportunities.
Distributor Ecosystem Award: RAControls, headquartered in Katowice, Poland, was cited for strengthening the partner ecosystem and enabling collaboration across the network.
System Integrator Growth Award: Quad Plus in Bursa, Türkiye, was recognized for outstanding growth and strong execution, combined with early adoption of new technologies.
System Integrator New Business Enabler Award (Core): Actemium Automation Teesside, based in Billingham, United Kingdom, was honored for driving new core automation opportunities, opening new customer relationships and expanding market reach.
System Integrator New Business Enabler Award (Software): inControl Systems Limited, headquartered in Barlborough, Chesterfield, United Kingdom, was credited for leadership in software-led innovation and sustainability-focused solutions.
Brand Voice Award: Routeco Netherlands, headquartered in Eindhoven, was commended for strong collaboration in developing and amplifying a customer story, delivering significant media reach and impact across the region.
