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Retlif-Sponsored Robotics Team Wins Big!

Ronkonkoma, NY U.S.A…………….In keeping with its long standing philosophy of philanthropic support dedicated to developing future engineers, Retlif Testing Laboratories proudly announced that the Sachem High School Robotics Team is the winner of the 2017 School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) FIRST Robotics Competition.

Since 2000, Retlif has supported the group known as ‘The Sachem Aftershock Robotics Team’ with engineering support, financial contributions, and internships at Retlif’s Ronkonkoma New York headquarters. The Sachem Aftershock Robotics Team has consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of all competing teams, adding to previous triumphs that include SBPLI Regional Winner, South Florida Regional Winner, as well as the Xerox Creativity Award.

Retlif Executive Vice President William Hayes (East Islip, NY) stated, “With challenging goals and tight deadlines, the First Robotics program is an excellent vehicle for introducing students to the world of engineering and project management. With this support we are helping to influence, direct and mold future engineers and scientists in a world where technology is of premium value and where expertise is desperately needed.”

“By designing and building a robot,” Retlif Environmental Laboratory Supervisor Michael Hull (Lake Grove, NY), added, “participating students learn technical engineering and programming skills, develop a sense of personal responsibility, and learn to appreciate the concept of effective teamwork with weekly meetings and workshops.”