Names to Know: Beckhoff Automation

    May 11, 2020
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    Steve Rastberger
    Steve Rastberger

    Steve Rastberger has been named the new Northeast region district manager for Beckhoff Automation LLC. Rastberger has a long background in automation technology sales and management, including managerial roles with Omron Automation and Unitronics. In his new role, he will manage sales involving new and established customers for the Savage, Minn.-based company, which works with machine builders to implement automation technology. 

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