SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Atronic Americas' new
headquarter facility in Scottsdale, Arizona was recently awarded the Best
Industrial Build to Suit of the Year Award by the NAIOP.
The Best Industrial Build to Suit of the Year Award commends the
outstanding building as recognized by the National Association of Industrial
and Office Properties, or NAIOP, committee of architects and builders custom
building. The committee awarded the Atronic building over its statewide peers
based on the facility's economic success in the market, design quality and
innovative solutions to development challenges, which included a casino-style
showroom, state-of-the-art manufacturing area and uniquely-designed office
space. Atronic's architect on the project, Patrick Hayes, was also named
Architect of the Year by the NAIOP.
"We are delighted to receive this outstanding award and hear that our new
headquarter facility, which we believe to be exceptional, was so regarded in
the building and design industry," said Rolf Klug, CEO of Atronic Americas.
Our new headquarter building absolutely manifests Atronic's commitment to
innovation and excellence in all areas of the business, and reflects our
mission of Great Games Great People."
Atronic Americas' 90,000 square foot facility in the booming McDowell
Mountain Ranch Business Park in north Scottsdale accommodates the company's
manufacturing plant, R&D; center, and office space for the corporate sales,
service, marketing and operations functions. A unique showroom created to
look like a warehouse displays Atronic's innovative slot machines and system
in a memorable and contrasting setting. Employee friendly features
incorporated throughout the interior and exterior design of the building
create an optimized workspace and demonstrate Atronic's dedication to Great
Games Great People.
Atronic Americas, Atronic International, Atronic Australia and Atronic
Systems are members of the Gauselmann Group, which has sold more than 1.9
million machines since inception. The family-owned and operated Gauselmann
Group is the second largest manufacturer of gaming devices worldwide. Atronic
is headquartered in Germany, and has offices in Australia, Austria, Great
Britain, Peru, South Africa, and the United States of America. Recently
Atronic was recognized as one of the Top 100 "Best Workplaces" in Europe. The
award was based on employee responses to a confidential questionnaire
submitted by the European Union and demonstrates that Atronic's Great People
approach is truly successful.
Atronic is dedicated to producing only the highest quality of entertaining
games and products, including dynamic casino management and linked gaming
solutions which are being operated in over 80 countries worldwide. Atronic
holds a total of 165 worldwide gaming licenses including the United States of
America, where it is licensed to sell machines in 22 states and to 125 tribes.
To find out more information about Atronic, please visit the website at
www.atronic.com.


SOURCE Atronic Americas
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