To have a fun night, all it takes is to bring out the competitive side that engineers are known for and put it into sports. That’s how it went last Friday at Eco’s Sports Park for our office in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, there was more than just healthy competition, as we later had a great time sharing on the terrace of the venue.

by Rick Straw (PACIV’s President and CEO) On April 8, 2024, residents of Indianapolis were treated to a captivating celestial event as a total solar eclipse graced the skies. Indiana also had more than a million visitors trying to get a glimpse of the eclipse in the path of totality. As the moon passed between the Earth and the sun, a remarkable scene unfolded, casting a temporary shadow over the city and surrounding areas. Observers were awed by the gradual dimming of daylight, culminating in a breathtaking moment of totality where the sun was completely obscured, revealing the sun’s ethereal corona. This rare astronomical phenomenon brought together people from all walks of life, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the wonders of the universe.We had experienced...

PACIV-Ireland had its annual meeting, going over important events of 2023. The year wrapped up with a cheerful dinner at a Mexican restaurant, emphasizing the strong bonds in their engineering team.

Strategic Insights and Milestones: A Comprehensive Recap of Achievements at the PACIV-Puerto Rico Annual Meeting 2023 After closing out 2023 with a Christmas party, the Puerto Rico team held a meeting to summarize the achievements of the year. The occasion was used to share among colleagues and acknowledge everyone’s efforts. At the end of the meeting, there was a reception to celebrate the year’s end and the beginning of a new one.

Unveiling Success: Reflecting on Achievements, Charting the Future. PACIV-USA Annual Meeting and Holiday Dinner 2023. PACIV-USA closed a year full of achievements with an associates’ meeting and a dinner to celebrate Christmas. Without a doubt, the sense of family among colleagues and the joy of belonging to a team always ready to give their best were evident.

The Puerto Rican office celebrated the closing of the year 2023 with a White Christmas Party. The event took place at the Tryst Hotel in San Juan. Associates enjoyed delicious food and cocktails while spending time with family. At the end of the event, the Human Resources leader highlighted the work of everyone present and expressed gratitude for another year of hard work.

Teams from 4 of PACIV’s regions (Midwest USA, New England USA, Ireland and Puerto Rico) met in Boston to attend the 2023 Rockwell Automation Fair. PACIV have been attending the event for more than 15 years to stay current on the Rockwell Platform as well as on their Partner Programs offerings. We also work closely with Endress+Hauser, Rittal, Hoffman, ProSoft, and many others. As certified Rockwell System Integrators, we have the responsibility to learn as much as we can about the latest and greatest products at our disposal to serve the needs of our customers and the solutions they’re trying to deliver as part of their plants and projects. It’s a chance for people from all levels of our organization to take detailed technical training and labs. Our management team gets to see many of...

Happy Halloween! PACIV USA Indy office held a fun Halloween costume contest and pizza luncheon. Although the decision was difficult to make, a raffle was held for the first and second place winners: 1st place: Christian Cruz (Anime Character – Senku) 2nd place: Blaigh Rushing (The Eagle)

A toast to PACIV members! We had the best tour experience learning how to make the rum Bacardí. It all started with a welcome cocktail. The lemon ingredient was perfect for a sunny day. The associates then transported to the past and experienced the origins of rum manufacturing. Finally, the day ended with a get-together with Caribbean cocktail and food. Thanks to Casa BACARDÍ Puerto Rico for having us, and El Cuchifrito for the distinctive dishes of Puerto Rican cuisine.