Awards & Memberships

Simplimatic Automation has been serving customers in dozens of unique industries for more than 50 years. In that time, Simplimatic has earned a reputation for being an award-winning leader for developing new and innovating automation products that help our customers Keep it Smart, and Keep it Simple.^TM

We are dedicated and forward thinking members in our associations.

Recent Awards

2018 FANUC Excellence in Intelligent Robotics:

The FANUC Excellence in Intelligent Robotics Award is given to authorized integrators of FANUC robotics who develop specialty robotic systems specializing in vision, force, and LVC (learning vibration control).

Eligibility for FANUC Excellence in Intelligent Robotics Award:

The sale of at least 25 robotic units during 2018
Must have creatively solved a robotic application with vision, force, or LVC.
Must meet minimum unit volume sales based on integrator level
Located in United States

Selection Process:

Multiple winners can be chosen for the award and are picked solely on the above eligibility requirements.

2018 FANUC Sales Leadership:

The FANUC Sales Leadership Award is given to authorized integrators of FANUC robotics who sell more than 25 robotic units during 2018.

Eligibility for FANUC Sales Leadership Award:

The sale of at least 25 robotic units during 2018
Must meet minimum unit volume sales based on integrator level
Located in United States

Selection Process:

Multiple winners can be chosen for the award and are picked solely on the above eligibility requirements.

2017 FANUC Outstanding Growth Award:

The FANUC Outstanding Growth Award is given to authorized integrators of FANUC robotics whose growth in the sale of robotics has risen 50 percent or more over the 2017 calendar year.

Eligibility for FANUC Outstanding Growth Award:

The sale of at least 8 robotic units during 2017
Must have 50 percent or more sales growth over the previous year
Must meet minimum unit volume sales based on integrator level
Located in United States

Selection Process:

Multiple winners can be chosen for the award and are picked solely on the above eligibility requirements.

2015 FANUC Outstanding Growth Award:

The FANUC Outstanding Growth Award is given to authorized integrators of FANUC robotics whose growth in the sale of robotics has risen 50 percent or more over the 2015 calendar year.

Eligibility for FANUC Outstanding Growth Award:

The sale of at least 8 robotic units during 2015
Must have 50 percent or more sales growth over the previous year
Must meet minimum unit volume sales based on integrator level
Located in America

Selection Process:

Multiple winners can be chosen for the award and are picked solely on the above eligibility requirements.

2011 FANUC Outstanding Growth Award:

The FANUC Outstanding Growth Award is given to authorized integrators of FANUC robotics whose growth in the sale of robotics has risen 50 percent or more over the 2011 calendar year.

Eligibility for FANUC Outstanding Growth Award:

The sale of at least 8 robotic units during 2015
Must have 50 percent or more sales growth over the previous year
Must meet minimum unit volume sales based on integrator level
Located in America

Selection Process:

Multiple winners can be chosen for the award and are picked solely on the above eligibility requirements.

2006 FANUC Sales Leadership Award

Awarded for exemplary leadership in sales and integration within the Southeast Region.

2005 Innovator of the Year:

The Region 2000 Technology Council presented this award to Simplimatic for exceptional innovative solutions designed to automate a variety of manufacturing tasks using material handling and robotics. Lynchburg Region’s Technology Council focuses on technology businesses, STEM education, and technology entrepreneurship in the 2000 square miles of Lynchburg, Virginia. The Technology Council works in partnership with Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance to provide a centralized vision for the region’s leadership to provide advanced area development.

Eligibility for Innovator of the Year Award:

The person or business must be nominated and a form must be submitted which highlights why the person is deserving of the award
Winners are recognized at the annual TechEDGE Awards Night

Selection Process:

The person or business must be chosen as the most deserving candidate from all who are nominated.

2003 FANUC Sales Leadership Award

Awarded for exemplary leadership in sales and integration within the Southeast Region.

Member Associations

The Association of Packaging & Processing Technologies

PMMI’s vision is to be the leading global resource for processing and packaging, and its mission is to improve and promote members’ abilities to succeed in a global marketplace. With a PMMI membership Simplimatic is equipped with a variety of tools to better serve customers looking to efficiently grow their production abilities.

Simplimatic & Our Customers Benefit from:

Business intelligence to give in-depth examinations of the trends affecting markets to ensure Simplimatic customers are supplied the best and most relevant production solutions
Education and workforce development geared toward growing Simplimatic’s industry knowledge to support growth within each customers’ production lines
Trade missions, agent matchmaking and international trade show support to ensure customers see Simplimatic’s equipment first-hand at a variety of locations across the globe
Optimal booth selection at PMMI sponsored trade shows ensuring our customers quickly see what Simplimatic has to offer when visiting shows
Networking opportunities with other PMMI members to grow Simplimatic’s knowledge of a constantly expanding customer base

Surface Mount Technology Association

SMTA, established in 1984, is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals involved in all aspects of the electronics industry. SMTA is dedicated to the advancement of the electronics industry through member education and interaction.

Simplimatic & Our Customers Benefit from:

Building Simplimatic’s industry knowledge and skills with a pool of professionals to ensure the best service of Simplimatic customers
Sharing practical experience and solutions for electronic assembly technologies to continuously grow Simplimatic’s practical knowledge of the electronics industry to better serve electronic industry customers
Lower rates and benefits at electronics trade shows, aiding in Simplimatic’s customers’ hands-on experience and practical knowledge of Simplimatic’s product offerings
Electronics industry professional development for Simplimatic employees to establish an entire team of knowledgeable members who can best serve customers

SEMI

SEMI connects members to opportunities and information to advance sales, speed collaboration, and enable electronics innovation. Through activities, communities, programs, and events, SEMI helps Simplimatic expand customer connection. Being a SEMI member gives Simplimatic additional resources and opportunities to connect with customers online and with personal appearances at trade shows.

Simplimatic & Our Customers Benefit from:

Additional connection to buyers, partners, investors, policy-makers, and influencers to grow Simplimatic’s connection and availability to semiconductor customers
Readily available online visibility and search engine optimization through the searchable SEMI online directory. This platform improves Simplimatic’s ability to connect with customers and nurture future leads
Trade show exhibition priority so Simplimatic can have early access to exhibit spaces at SEMI expositions for the best position to demonstrate Simplimatic’s equipment to customers first-hand

IPC

IPC is the only trade association that brings together all of the players in the electronics industry such as designers, board manufacturers, assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. IPC membership gives Simplimatic additional tools to learn about the electronics industry and connect with current and future customers.

Simplimatic & Our Customers Benefit from:

Networking opportunities to connect with industry colleagues, experts, and leaders who can broaden Simplimatic’s knowledge base to better relate to Simplimatics customers on a larger level
Attendance advantages to IPC’s trade shows, workshops, technical conferences, training, and certification programs to provide ample opportunities for Simplimatic to connect with customers in a myriad of different ways
Access to technology which streamlines Simplimatic’s communication between suppliers, manufacturers, assemblers, and customers
Listing of Simplimatic’s information in the IPC Membership Directory, Products and Services index, as well as a complimentary link from IPC’s website to Simplimatic’s website to broaden Simplimatic’s communication with customers in a variety of applications

The Vision Council

The mission of The Vision Council is to position members for success by promoting growth in the vision care industry through education, advocacy, research, consumer outreach, strategic relationship building, and industry forms. These various opportunities allow Simplimatic to better connect with customers and offer the most relevant optical production solutions.

Simplimatic & Our Customers Benefit from:

Optical industry research and data analysis to better offer customers critical automation and material handling solutions to the most commonly-faced manufacturing problems
Government and regulatory affairs information that allows Simplimatic to better inform customers of any changes or relevant information
Information to educate the Simplimatic team regarding standards to consider when serving the eyeglass-wearing public which ensures Simplimatic’s equipment is always up-to-date

Robotics Industries Association

The mission of Robotics Industries Association is to drives innovation, growth, and safety in manufacturing and service industries through education, promotion, and advancement of robotics, related automation technologies, and companies delivering integrated solutions.

Simplimatic & Our Customers Benefit from:

Leading industry research and data to better offer customers industry-leading robotic automation and material handling solutions
Government and regulatory affairs information that allows Simplimatic to better inform customers of any changes or relevant information
Information to educate the Simplimatic team regarding standards to consider when designing and integrating robotic automation