Pittsburgh, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/10/2016 -- Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in vision-based autonomous industrial vehicles, announced the addition of Pete Chryplewicz to the Company's strategic account sales team Chryplewicz was profiled in the Material Handling Wholesaler magazine. Chryplewicz will be heading up the important Detroit, Michigan robotics leadership initiative.

"I am honored to be leading the Seegrid Michigan robotics initiative. Seegrid recognizes the value of the state, its industries, and the role of automotive automation in the global economy. I look forward to working with Michigan's top automotive manufacturing companies and their team members to innovate manufacturing processes and increase competitiveness with Seegrid vision guided vehicles," stated Chryplewicz.

Chris Visnic, Seegrid Vice President of Sales, noted, "Pete is an industry veteran and Seegrid is honored to have him on our team. His expertise in automotive manufacturing will greatly benefit Seegrid and the clients he works with. He understands the needs of manufacturing companies and will work hard to expand Seegrid's presence within the state."

Chryplewicz, a native to Detroit, Michigan, brings over 15 years of demonstrated success in automotive and manufacturing sales to his new position. Chryplewicz's past employment experience includes Irvin Automotive, Plastech Engineering, Inc., Air Center, Inc., and CCK Construction Services (part of Colasanti Companies). He was drafted in 1997 by the Detroit Lions (5th round) and played several years with the Lions before retiring from football and starting his career in manufacturing sales.

Seegrid is a member of Automation Alley, Michigan's leading technology business association, connecting companies and organizations with talent, resources, and funding to accelerate innovation and fuel Southeast Michigan's economy.

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About Seegrid
Seegrid (http://www.seegrid.com), the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, provides unique and revolutionary automation technology for materials handling. Engineered with state-of-the-art Seegrid Vision, industrial trucks are transformed into the next generation of AGVs: vision guided vehicles (VGVs). VGVs navigate without wires, lasers, magnets, or tape, and deliver unmatched flexibility. Designed for simplicity and reliability, the Seegrid flexible automation solution is offered in a line of pallet trucks and tow tractors.

Experience the maximum benefits of VGVs with Seegrid Supervisor to manage, monitor, and control a fleet of vehicles in context of your operation. Generating economic advantages and operational efficiencies, VGVs optimize workflow processes, increase productivity and throughput, labor optimization and operating costs. An award-winning organization, Seegrid is experiencing significant growth both in employees and clients. Multi-billion dollar organizations focused on lean manufacturing best-practices are turning to the Pittsburgh-based robotics leader. From large automotive operations to retail distribution centers, Seegrid VGVs are advancing the reality of a Fork Truck Free approach. VGVs improve workplace safety, reduce equipment and product damage, and deliver a rapid return on investment. Seegrid customers include: Whirlpool, Kohler, Walgreens, Volvo, Aisin, and Denso. Follow Seegrid on Twitter at @Seegrid.