Robotics / Gripping technology
RSP takes over Omil distribution
From September 2018, RSP Robot System Products Germany will be the exclusive sales partner of Omil, an Italian-based specialist for robot gripping technology.
Omil was founded in the 1970s and has been developing and producing gripping and clamping systems since the very beginning. RSP Germany is also taking over all customers and activities in this area from the previous sales representative Udo Eckelt. Managing Director Johann Aulila on the new partnership: "The robot gripping systems from Omil complement our portfolio and are an excellent match for our tool changers and rotary feedthroughs as well as our claim to be able to supply complete systems."
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