Automation World Readers Name Rittal Corporation to 'First Team'

CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The readers of Automation World magazine recently recognized Rittal Corporation as one of their "First Team" suppliers as part of the publication's Leadership In Automation 2011 evaluation program. Rittal was recognized for its extensive line of enclosures.

Recipients of this annual honor were made public in the January 2012 edition of Automation World and will be promoted throughout the publication's online community.

"The First Team honorees offer outstanding examples of innovation and service. Chosen by their customers, we applaud these leaders and thank them for the inspiration and example they provide to the industrial automation community. Congratulations to them, and thank you to all the end-users who lent their voice to this inaugural program," comments Jim Chrzan, Publisher of Automation World.

The AW Leadership In Automation program recognizes Rittal's efforts on behalf of its customers – serving their needs, listening to their suggestions and committing resources to develop the products the market wants and needs. Earning a place on the First Team is an indication of what the Rittal brand means to the marketplace and the leadership position the company is taking not only through its enclosures but through its entire System approach to providing efficient, effective, high-quality products across the depth and breadth of its product lineup.

Votes for the annual honor were gathered throughout 2011 via online participation and email submissions.

Rittal's Stainless Steel line of enclosures represents the quality, engineering foresight and commitment to excellence for which the company earned its First Team status.

About Rittal Corporation

The Rittal Corporation, Urbana, Ohio, is the U.S. subsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG and manufactures the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including climate control and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Rittal's off-the-shelf standard, modified standard and custom-engineered products are recognized throughout the world as innovative, high quality solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application — from single enclosures to comprehensive, mission critical systems.

SOURCE Rittal Corporation