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2016 MATERIAL HANDLING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE

HOWIE LONG, JOE WALSH ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL GUESTS

2016 MATERIAL HANDLING & LOGISTICS CONFERENCE
DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffJun 07, 2016
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - June 8, 2016 - Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, announced today Howie Long as the keynote speaker and Joe Walsh as musical guest for their 2016 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (MHLC) in Park City, Utah, September 11-14, 2016.

Celebrating over 30 years of supply chain education, the 2016 MHLC is the most comprehensive educational event in the industry, with over 50 insightful sessions designed by industry experts to help supply chain professionals and their companies prepare for profitable growth.

"Our conference provides a unique experience for our valued attendees. The event offers an opportunity to learn more about the latest supply chain trends, strategies and thought leadership while networking and knowledge sharing with industry peers," stated John Baysore, CEO, Dematic North America. "We are pleased to provide this three-day education summit to the end user community and quite excited to punctuate the experience with a one-on-one candid conversation with Howie Long and musical performance by Joe Walsh."

Since 1994, Howie Long has been a staple as a lead in-studio analyst on the award-winning "FOX NFL Sunday" pregame show broadcast. On the gridiron, Long was regarded as one of the most feared defensive players in the history of the NFL as a member of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders for 13 seasons.

Multi-Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and producer, Joe Walsh, has entertained the masses and captivated his peers for more than four decades with such classics as "Funk #49," "Walk Away," "Life's Been Good," "Rocky Mountain Way," and "Life in the Fast Lane."

For more information regarding the 2016 Material Handling & Logistics Conference, visit mhlc.com, or contact Cheryl Falk, Vice President, Global Marketing Communications, at cheryl.falk@dematic.com or (262) 860-6715.

About Dematic
Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 5,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located across the globe. Dematic has implemented more than 4,500 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.

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