Leading the Way: Announcing our Foundation Membership with Automation Alley

Southfield, MI – September 1, 2022 – Electrical Components International, Inc. (“ECI”), a leading global supplier of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other engineered components for diversified markets, is proud to announce our membership with Automation Alley, a key step to advance on our innovation roadmap and digital transformation journey.

What is Automation Alley?

Automation Alley is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting businesses in their transition to Industry 4.0. It is also home to the US Centre for Advanced Manufacturing in partnership with the World Economic Forum.

Automation Alley facilitates public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to drive Industry 4.0 transformation. With more than 1,500 member companies, Automation Alley helps companies jumpstart or accelerate a digital path to strategic success.

What does this membership mean for ECI?

As a Foundation Member, we are now part of a diverse ecosystem of partners at the intersection of manufacturing, technology, government, and academia, all focusing on driving innovation in their areas and changing the way we do business through digital transformation.

“Digital transformation, in its simplest terms, is about using technology and data to improve our business and make insights-driven decisions as leaders. This has been an important part of our transformation and long-term strategy”, said Mylene Astier, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at ECI.

At ECI, we work every day to provide new innovations to our customers, rethinking the way we approach business challenges. With Automation Alley, we want to leverage the advanced knowledge and partnerships with key companies to help us accelerate on our innovation roadmap.

We make a lasting impact through our participation in working groups, round tables, thought leadership and knowledge development with a commitment to addressing the biggest challenges in the manufacturing industry.

 About ECI
Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 40+ global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500+ customers. At ECI, we power smart, connected, and electrified solutions that help solve the most complex challenges. For more information about ECI, visit www.ecintl.com

About Automation Alley
For more information about Automation Alley, visit https://www.automationalley.com/