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## Our Sponsors

### UTC Otis Elevator: (Platinum and Founding Sponsor)
![Otis Elevator Logo](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Otis_logo.SVG)
Farmington High FIRST Robotics, Team 178, is sponsored by Farmington-based Otis Elevator Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation. Otis is our Founding Sponsor and has annually funded our competition fees and a significant portion of our build season budget. Otis is the leading manufacturer and servicer of elevators, escalators and shuttle systems worldwide. Otis has installed elevators in some of the world's most famous structures, including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Petronas Twin Towers, Burj Khalifa, CN Tower and the Skylon Tower.

### ebm-papst Inc.: (Platinum and Veteran Sponsor)
Headquartered in Farmington, CT, ebm-papst Inc. donates the year-round use of the 3,000+ square foot warehouse in Unionville, CT that the Enforcers call home and has given us several industrial class tools to build our robot. They assist us in the fabrication of robot parts and their engineers assist us in the design process. ebm-papst Inc. is the world's leading source for engineered air movement solutions, provides a "total solution" approach to cooling requirements using extensive house resources. Every year, ebm-papst Inc. also donates thousands of fans that go inside speed controllers and other components as part of the annual FRC kit of parts to thousands of FIRST teams around the world. They are a "crown" level FRC supplier!

### UTC Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: (Platinum and Veteran Sponsor)
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial and military uses. Sikorskys products have been saving lives since 1944, when a Sikorsky performed the worlds first helicopter rescue mission. The legacy of Igor Sikorsky still leads the helicopter industry, and the Winged-S emblem still signifies the worlds most advanced rotorcraft. Engineers from Sikorsky have been wonderful mentors to our students and provide leadership in our build season process.

### Parker Hannifin Fluid Control Division: (Gold and Veteran Sponsor)
Located in New Britain, CT, Parker Fluid Control Division is a world leader in the creation of solenoid valves that control motion, flow and pressure. In addition to valuable engineering expertise and mentorship, they have provided us with safety equipment and scale-size 3-D useful robot models and parts using their 3-D printer.

### Farmington Public Schools: (Gold and Veteran Sponsor)
Located in Farmington, CT, Farmington Public Schools is committed to helping all students reach high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship. Farmington Public Schools graciously allows the use of buildings throughout the district to support robotics for all grade levels, including JFLL, FLL and FRC. In addition, they support our efforts by providing us with outstanding teacher mentors, computers, and transportation to various competitions and community outreach events.

### Data Management Inc: (Bronze Sponsor)
Located right next-door to our warehouse, Data Management is a customer-focused developer of specialized business forms and systems that help organizations achieve their best results. They also constantly help out our team in many ways, such as donating old equipment or office furniture, or just plowing the driveway during the winter.

### TRUMPF: (Bronze Sponsor)
Located in Farmington, CT, TRUMPF is the largest manufacturer of fabricating machinery in the United States and a world market Leader in lasers used for industrial production technology.

### Shipman, Sosensky and Marks, LLC: (Bronze Sponsor)
Located in Farmington, CT, Shipman, Sosensky and Marks is a small but dynamic law firm, which provides high-quality, sophisticated legal services to its clients and provides businesses and individuals a broad range of legal services. While relatively new, their attorneys have continuously served the business community for almost 50 years.

### Barnes Group Inc: (Bronze Sponsor)
Located in Bristol, CT, Barnes Group Inc is a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company that provides precision component manufacturing and operating service support and solutions to nearly every industry around the world.

## Want to become a sponsor?

Team 178 is looking for:
 - Mentors (donate your time!)
 - Monetary donations
 - Donations of supplies
 - Raffle prizes
 - Food
 - Tools/machines
 - Discounts

## Sponsorship Levels

Sponsor $50-$499

 - Company name displayed on website

Bronze Sponsor $500-$999

 - Company prominently displayed on website

Silver Sponsor $1,000-$4,999

 - Company prominently displayed on website
 - Company added to team t-shirt

Gold Sponsor $5,000-$9,999

 - Company prominently displayed on website
 - Company added to team t-shirt
 - Company name displayed on team banner for 4 years

Platinum Sponsor $10,000+

 - Company prominently displayed on website
 - Company added to team t-shirt
 - Company name displayed on team banner for 4 years
 - Company name added to robot
 - Company name added to official team name<commit_msg>Float Otis Elevator logo to the left<commit_after>---
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## Our Sponsors

### UTC Otis Elevator: (Platinum and Founding Sponsor)
<img style="float: left" alt="Otis Elevator Logo" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Otis_logo.SVG" />
Farmington High FIRST Robotics, Team 178, is sponsored by Farmington-based Otis Elevator Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation. Otis is our Founding Sponsor and has annually funded our competition fees and a significant portion of our build season budget. Otis is the leading manufacturer and servicer of elevators, escalators and shuttle systems worldwide. Otis has installed elevators in some of the world's most famous structures, including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Petronas Twin Towers, Burj Khalifa, CN Tower and the Skylon Tower.

### ebm-papst Inc.: (Platinum and Veteran Sponsor)
Headquartered in Farmington, CT, ebm-papst Inc. donates the year-round use of the 3,000+ square foot warehouse in Unionville, CT that the Enforcers call home and has given us several industrial class tools to build our robot. They assist us in the fabrication of robot parts and their engineers assist us in the design process. ebm-papst Inc. is the world's leading source for engineered air movement solutions, provides a "total solution" approach to cooling requirements using extensive house resources. Every year, ebm-papst Inc. also donates thousands of fans that go inside speed controllers and other components as part of the annual FRC kit of parts to thousands of FIRST teams around the world. They are a "crown" level FRC supplier!

### UTC Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: (Platinum and Veteran Sponsor)
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial and military uses. Sikorskys products have been saving lives since 1944, when a Sikorsky performed the worlds first helicopter rescue mission. The legacy of Igor Sikorsky still leads the helicopter industry, and the Winged-S emblem still signifies the worlds most advanced rotorcraft. Engineers from Sikorsky have been wonderful mentors to our students and provide leadership in our build season process.

### Parker Hannifin Fluid Control Division: (Gold and Veteran Sponsor)
Located in New Britain, CT, Parker Fluid Control Division is a world leader in the creation of solenoid valves that control motion, flow and pressure. In addition to valuable engineering expertise and mentorship, they have provided us with safety equipment and scale-size 3-D useful robot models and parts using their 3-D printer.

### Farmington Public Schools: (Gold and Veteran Sponsor)
Located in Farmington, CT, Farmington Public Schools is committed to helping all students reach high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship. Farmington Public Schools graciously allows the use of buildings throughout the district to support robotics for all grade levels, including JFLL, FLL and FRC. In addition, they support our efforts by providing us with outstanding teacher mentors, computers, and transportation to various competitions and community outreach events.

### Data Management Inc: (Bronze Sponsor)
Located right next-door to our warehouse, Data Management is a customer-focused developer of specialized business forms and systems that help organizations achieve their best results. They also constantly help out our team in many ways, such as donating old equipment or office furniture, or just plowing the driveway during the winter.

### TRUMPF: (Bronze Sponsor)
Located in Farmington, CT, TRUMPF is the largest manufacturer of fabricating machinery in the United States and a world market Leader in lasers used for industrial production technology.

### Shipman, Sosensky and Marks, LLC: (Bronze Sponsor)
Located in Farmington, CT, Shipman, Sosensky and Marks is a small but dynamic law firm, which provides high-quality, sophisticated legal services to its clients and provides businesses and individuals a broad range of legal services. While relatively new, their attorneys have continuously served the business community for almost 50 years.

### Barnes Group Inc: (Bronze Sponsor)
Located in Bristol, CT, Barnes Group Inc is a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company that provides precision component manufacturing and operating service support and solutions to nearly every industry around the world.

## Want to become a sponsor?

Team 178 is looking for:
 - Mentors (donate your time!)
 - Monetary donations
 - Donations of supplies
 - Raffle prizes
 - Food
 - Tools/machines
 - Discounts

## Sponsorship Levels

Sponsor $50-$499

 - Company name displayed on website

Bronze Sponsor $500-$999

 - Company prominently displayed on website

Silver Sponsor $1,000-$4,999

 - Company prominently displayed on website
 - Company added to team t-shirt

Gold Sponsor $5,000-$9,999

 - Company prominently displayed on website
 - Company added to team t-shirt
 - Company name displayed on team banner for 4 years

Platinum Sponsor $10,000+

 - Company prominently displayed on website
 - Company added to team t-shirt
 - Company name displayed on team banner for 4 years
 - Company name added to robot
 - Company name added to official team name
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