Rowse Awarded Festo Official Partner Of The Year 2024


Post By: Ryan King On: 04-10-2024 - Company Updates


We're thrilled to announce that Rowse has been named the Festo Distribution Partner of the Year at the 2024 Festo Official Partner Conference. This prestigious award recognises business growth and innovation in the Festo Partner Network and is a testament to Rowse and Festo's strong, collaborative partnership.

As a global leader in automation technology, Festo is renowned for its comprehensive technologies, including pneumatic and electric drive technologies and is at the forefront of driving innovation in the automation industry.

John & Tom Rowse With Festo Award

Strengthening Partnerships Through Innovation

Winning the Festo Distribution Partner of the Year Award is a culmination of many years of hard work and collaboration between Rowse and Festo. The recognition underscores our dedication to growing our business while consistently offering innovative, tailored, customer-focused solutions using Festo's cutting-edge automation technologies.

Since becoming a Festo Official Partner, we have successfully built a strong reputation as a trusted, valuable automation and control equipment distributor. Our partnership with Festo is one of the cornerstones of our success and is a valued partnership.

The award, presented to company directors John and Tom Rowse at the event on October 3rd, demonstrates that when a distribution partner and a manufacturer genuinely collaborate, it can drive success for everyone.

John Rowse, Managing Director, says, 

"We are absolutely delighted to receive the Festo Official Partner of the Year Award for 2024. Our partnership with Festo has given us an excellent learning platform with the world's best products, resulting in incredible growth.  This award is a testament to our team's dedication and hard work, and we are grateful to Festo for their continuous support and innovation, enabling us to deliver outstanding value to our customers."

A Dynamic Collaboration

Our ability to align closely with Festo's vision and collaborate seamlessly has been vital to the partnership's success. Our companies are committed to technical excellence, customer service and innovation, making this relationship one of the most successful in the automation industry today. 

Festo's strategic approach to collaboration ensures that its distribution network is equipped with high-quality products and the knowledge, training, and support necessary to deliver those products effectively. This approach allows us to offer our customers unparalleled expertise and service.

Driving Growth As A Team

Despite strong competition, we were selected for this award due to our team's significant achievements: year-on-year sales growth, adoption and implementation of new technologies, including electric automation and our continued collaborative relationship.

Our deep understanding of Festo's products and customer-centric approach has resulted in successful project implementations across various industries, including food and beverage, automotive, and life sciences.

Through our comprehensive product knowledge and dedicated support, we have delivered tailored automation solutions that meet and exceed our customers' evolving needs. This has strengthened Rowse's relationship with existing customers while opening up new opportunities for further growth. 

Innovation As Standard 

Innovation has been a critical driver behind our success as a Festo partner. Our ability to consistently introduce cutting-edge automation solutions as standard has helped us maintain a competitive edge in the market, enabling our customers to stay ahead of industry trends. Whether implementing advanced pneumatic systems, industrial control solutions, or leveraging Festo's expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies, we have long been at the forefront of automation innovation and transformation. 

Festo's products are designed with the future in mind, offering IoT (Internet of Things) capabilities and data-driven automation. Rowse excels at helping customers integrate these intelligent technologies into their operations. We're proud to support forward-thinking businesses as they embrace the latest advances to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance overall performance.

Tom Rowse, Sales Director, said:

"We are incredibly honoured to be named Festo Partner of the Year. This achievement reflects our strong partnership, shared values and common goals. This would not have been possible without the support of Gary Tagg and James Mitchell from Festo GB and the wider Festo team. We have built a foundation that inspires us and our customers and look forward to achieving even greater success together."

Rowse As A Festo Official Partner

As an Official Partner, Rowse enjoys access to Festo's comprehensive product portfolio, ongoing technical training, and dedicated support, allowing us to provide customers with the best possible solutions and service. Festo Official Partners are selected for their technical expertise, commitment to excellence, and ability to help customers get the most value from Festo's innovative products and solutions.

For customers, working with a Festo Official Partner like Rowse means more than just access to world-class products. It also means having a trusted partner who can offer expert guidance, from initial product selection to after-sales support.

As an award-winning Festo Official Partner, Rowse is ideally placed to deliver solutions that maximise efficiency and performance. 

James Mitchell, National Team Manager, Festo-GB, said:

"We are so proud to award Rowse as our Official Partner of the Year 2024. Their ongoing commitment to developing their knowledge & skills of our offer, as well as how advanced they are digitally, really enables them to provide the levels of customer experience we strive to offer our end customers. Thank you, John, Tom & your team. Best of luck for the coming 12 months & beyond!"

Looking Ahead: A Bright Future For Rowse And Festo

As we celebrate this incredible achievement, we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Festo. The automation industry continually evolves, and new challenges and opportunities are emerging in every direction. Together with Festo, we remain committed to staying ahead of these changes. We want to consistently deliver innovative solutions and outcomes that help our customers thrive in an increasingly digital and connected world.

This award recognises our success and motivates us to continue moving forward. With Festo, we're confident that the future holds more incredible growth, innovation, and success possibilities.




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