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News Release from: The Automation Federation
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 October 2006
WINA joins the Automation Federation
The Automation Federation has announced that the Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance (WINA) will join the umbrella organisation as a charter member
WINA is a coalition of industrial end-user companies, technology suppliers, industry organisations, software developers, system integrators, and others interested in the advancement of wireless solutions for industry The organisation aims to communicate the benefits of using wireless in industrial applications, to improve confidence in wireless technology and access to solutions, and to focus on the end user
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 15 Jun 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The WINA dedication to influencing and supporting standards, developing information materials, and forming industry partnerships is consistent with the goals of The Automation Federation," said The Automation Federation Board Chairman Ken Baker: "WINA is a strong organisation with a strong identity in the marketplace, and we look forward to helping them increase their successes in the future".
The WINA on-going operational activities focus on education and professional networking.
This includes web seminars, participation in industry trade shows, presentations at industry conferences, and contributions to industry standards activities.
"We are delighted to welcome WINA to The Automation Federation.
The WINA presence will help all of the member companies fulfill a shared mission of facilitating the successful development and application of automation technologies," said Bruno Kisala, Managing Director of The Automation Federation: "AF provides a corporate home for WINA and offers collaboration, synergy, autonomy, and stability to the organisation".
The Automation Federation provides an umbrella under which associations and societies engaged in manufacturing and process automation activities can work more effectively to fulfill their missions.
Current member organisations include ISA, OMAC, and WBF.
"By coordinating our work with the work of the other member organizations, we can more effectively fulfill our mission as an organisation," said WINA Chairman of the Board Hesh Kagan, Director, Technology with Invensys Process Systems: "We look forward to becoming even more successful by expanding our activities in the global marketplace and leveraging our partnerships in the industry.".
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