Digital transformation giant appoints strategic partner to bolster business in SL

By Ifham Nizam

Rockwell Automation, said to be a foremost company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has appointed Azzurro as a strategic partner to spearhead business growth in Sri Lanka. Rockwell had had a partnership with Sri Lankan companies for nearly four decades.

With a focus on delivering industry-leading automation and digitization solutions, Rockwell Automation serves utilities providers, miners, and manufacturers across diverse sectors, such as, food and beverage, automotive, and textiles. Azzurro, a subsidiary of the Illukkumbura Group boasting over 30 years of experience in transformative automation solutions, is well-poised to collaborate in bringing smart manufacturing technologies and services to Sri Lanka.

Together, these companies will align efforts with Sri Lanka’s national agenda on value-added manufacturing and digital transformation, emphasizing sustainability and environmental stewardship. By leveraging smart manufacturing technologies to reduce waste, enhance productivity, and bolster safety measures, manufacturers can achieve heightened productivity while fostering sustainability, informed sources said.

Rockwell Automation’s extensive product portfolio encompasses traditional automation solutions like Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial sensors, and motion control systems, alongside emerging technologies such as IIoT, robotics, data analytics, and cloud computing.

Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director of Rockwell Automation India, expressed enthusiasm recently in Colombo about the partnership, highlighting the shared vision to drive innovation, productivity, and sustainability within Sri Lanka’s manufacturing landscape.

Nihal Perera, Managing Director of Azzurro, echoed this sentiment, foreseeing Rockwell’s presence as pivotal in guiding Sri Lankan industries towards Industry 4.0 through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With approximately 29,000 dedicated problem solvers across more than 100 countries, Rockwell Automation aims to expand the realms of human possibility by connecting people’s imaginations with technological potential, fostering a more productive and sustainable world.

Azzurro, a modern subsidiary of the Illukkumbura Group in Sri Lanka, boasts over three decades of industry experience. With a shared commitment to innovation, expertise and unwavering quality, Azzurro complements the esteemed legacy of its parent company, delivering transformative automation solutions that drive businesses forward.