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Swisslog strengthens its team in Mexico

Newport News, VA, February - Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions, a leading provider of best-in-class automated intralogistics systems, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Mexico office, Roberto Laguna. Roberto has been appointed by Swisslog as sales director and will drive the company's reach into the Latin America ecommerce, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical markets.

Swisslog strengthens its team in Mexico

Roberto will enhance Swisslog's presence in Mexico and Latin American markets with more than 15 years of experience and a solid technical background in the material handling, robotics and manufacturing fields. Prior to joining Swisslog, Roberto worked as a key account manager for Intelligrated and sales executive for Dematic. He holds a XXXX Degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

"We are pleased that Roberto has joined our team to bring Swisslog's extensive experience and expertise in warehouse automation to Mexico and Latin American markets," said Markus Schmidt, senior vice president, Swisslog Americas. "With Roberto's knowledge of the material handling industry and Swisslog's proven technologies and services, Swisslog is poised to be a larger player in this market in 2016."


In 2015, Swisslog established an office in Tlalnepantla, Mexico to better serve the Latin America market. With its parent company KUKA, a leading global supplier of intelligent automation solutions, already well established in the area, Swisslog will offer the widest spectrum of automation solutions.

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Swisslog Americas
Megan Wolf

Phone: +1 757-820-3469
Email: megan.wolf@swisslog.com

About Swisslog
Swisslog designs, develops and delivers best-in-class automation solutions for forward-thinking hospitals, warehouses and distribution centers. We offer integrated systems and services from a single source - from consulting to design, implementation and lifetime customer service. Behind the company's success are 2,500 employees worldwide, supporting customers in more than 50 countries.
www.swisslog.com

Swisslog is part of the KUKA Group, a leading global supplier of intelligent automation solutions.
www.kuka.com

More Info: https://www.swisslog.com/en/Corporate/News-Events/News-Releases/2016/January/Swisslog-strengthens-its-team-in-Mexico

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