Pittsburgh, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/07/2011 -- Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Seegrid Corp. (www.seegrid.com) brings robotic vision-guided technology to the material handling industry.

The Seegrid hiring expansion recently continued with a new Director of Quality. The hiring was the natural and necessary progression, especially with respect to the recent partnerships with Raymond Corp. and Linde Material Handling. These two leading industrial truck manufacturers worldwide have captured the top two market share positions in the industry. Seegrid has entered into a rapid growth period to meet the demands of its OEM partners and its ever-growing, material handling client base.

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 un-manned, 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.

Recently the company announced the hire of Michael Brueggman as the Director of Quality. Brueggman is responsible for overseeing the continuous improvement of Seegrid's quality policies, programs and initiatives. Seegrid is committed to best practices in a lean manufacturing environment.

"Brueggman's solid background in quality control will prove to be an integral piece in Seegrid's continuous commitment to providing the highest quality products to our customers," stated David Heilman, Chief Administrative Officer.

"I am extremely excited about joining Seegrid. I am confident my background in engineering, project management and quality control will greatly add to the professional team at Seegrid," said Brueggman.

"As our partnerships are strengthening and orders are increasing, it is essential to increase our operational capacity. In order to continue to provide the highest quality product while increasing production quantities, we know that expansion is critical, both in terms of the physical plant and in the growth of our team," commented Heilman.