Pittsburgh, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/07/2013 -- The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association, (MHEDA) is the only trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling equipment distributor. MHEDA represents all segments of the material handling industry and offers industry specific business training and resources to help maintain and strengthen material handling companies. Over fifty years ago, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association was established to meet the need for a national organization to help distributors conduct business more professionally, offer opportunities to learn from each other, provide information relevant to business and insure a voice for your business.

Recently, Seegrid Corp. was profiled in the MHEDA Journal, the organization’s trade publication. MHEDA includes Seegrid as a power supplier for 2013. The write-up includes that the increase in sales is partially due to the partnership with forklift OEM Raymond Corporation and their production of Guided by Seegrid robotic industrial trucks, as well as Seegrid’s recent introduction of the driverless 10,000 pound FT 10Tow Tractor.

Seegrid (http://seegrid.com) will be exhibiting at booth 1531 during ProMat2013 January 21st -24th at Chicago's McCormick Place. ProMat 2013 Convention provide manufacturers the latest solutions to move business forward as the industry's leading innovators showcase latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain equipment and systems.

ProMat 2013 is the one show where manufacturers will see the best solutions and innovations the industry has to offer and meet the leading providers face-to-face to help companies streamline operations and improve visibility, maximize efficiency and flexibility, cut costs, maximize supply chain security, and reduce a carbon footprint.

Industry leaders will connect with over 800 exhibiting companies featuring what is next in equipment and systems solutions. Attendees will choose from an enhanced conference program including keynotes, educational tracks and 100 educational seminars presented by manufacturing and supply chain leaders. Attending ProMat also offers infinite opportunities to network face-to-face with industry peers. There is no cost to attend the exhibits and conference sessions.

About Seegrid
Founded in 2003, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Seegrid Corporation brings robotic vision-guided technology to the material handling industry. With more than thirty years of innovation and research by the leading robotic scientists, engineers, programmers and logistics practitioners worldwide, Seegrid’s exclusive Robotic Industrial Trucks are revolutionizing the movement of materials in manufacturing and distribution environments. Seegrid’s technology transforms industrial vehicles into unmanned, automated pallet trucks and tow tractors that operate without the need for wire, tape, laser or other costly automated guided vehicle (AGV) guidance systems. Seegrid offers solutions that optimize workflow processes by increasing productivity and reducing costs, creating economic and operational advantages.

Seegrid Corporation
http://seegrid.com
Amanda Merrell
amerrell@seegrid.com
412-379-4500