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U.S. Postal Service Recognizes ABB Robotics with 2006 Supplier Performance Award



Robotic Containerization System earns the company the honor

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (April 23, 2007) – ABB Robotics received a Supplier Performance Award from the United States Postal Service (USPS), honoring the company’s commitment to providing the USPS with quality products and excellent customer service. The awards recognized companies that collaborated with the USPS to create supply chain management best practices that the government agency will continue to use in 2007 and beyond. Postmaster General John E. Potter presented 10 companies with awards during a ceremony held at the Postal Service headquarters in Washington, D.C.

ABB was presented with one of three Supplier Excellence Awards, which are open to all suppliers that have demonstrated outstanding supply chain management performance and positive business relationships with the USPS. Recognized specifically for their Robotic Containerization Systems (RCS), ABB’s professionalism and integrity, on-schedule delivery, quality of work and ability to work through various site challenges contributed to earning this distinction.

First introduced in 1999, the RCS system is an automated sorting system for mail trays based on ABB’s IRB 840 gantry robot. Two robots are used per RCS system. Performing operations once done manually, the RCS sorts trays of letter mail into 24 postal mail containers. The RCS improves the accuracy of the sorting operation (providing significant cost savings), increases productivity and reduces the potential for lifting-related injuries.

ABB has worked with the USPS to improve this system and has developed a more advanced model, the RCS-II. This newer system offers an improved computer and software suite, improved barcode reader stations, and a number of modifications to the deployment and support services tailored to USPS requirements.

‘‘Throughout the execution of the Robotic Containerization Systems program, we’ve focused on working with the United States Postal Service team to deliver robotic automation that meets the highest quality and delivery standards in the industry,’‘ said Kirk Goins, ABB senior vice president. ‘‘We appreciate being recognized for our performance and are proud to be a valued supplier supporting productivity improvements for mail delivery systems.’‘

About ABB, Inc.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 108,000 people.

About ABB Robotics
ABB has the world's largest installed base of industrial robots – also providing robot software, peripheral equipment and modular manufacturing cells for tasks such as assembly, painting and finishing, and machine tending. Key markets include automotive, foundry, packaging, material handling and consumer industries. A strong solutions focus leverages thousands of successful applications for manufacturers worldwide.

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