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Westfalia Technologies Named a Top 10 Food and Beverage Entrepreneur to Watch in 2017

Automated materials handling solutions provider selected by Insights Success magazine for its industry-leading innovation and commitment to excellence

Westfalia Technologies Named a Top 10 Food and Beverage Entrepreneur to Watch in 2017

YORK, Pa. - April 27, 2017 - Westfalia Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of logistics solutions for manufacturing facilities, warehouses and distribution centers, announces it was named a Top 10 Food and Beverage Entrepreneur to Watch in 2017 by Insights Success magazine. With over 100 installations in North and South America, Westfalia has helped companies across numerous industries, including food and beverage, optimize warehouse operations and maximize storage efficiencies and cost savings through automation.

Westfalia's industry-leading expertise in combining software with advanced automated equipment is the cornerstone of its ability to deliver solutions that meet each client's specific business needs with unsurpassed quality and control. Notably, Westfalia is a committed, active partner through every stage of a client's project, from planning, design, manufacturing and installation, to testing, training, commissioning and service.


The personalized support and customized solutions that Westfalia provides are matched only by the innovation of its products. Westfalia provides a variety of material handling solutions to its customers, including: automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), its Savanna.NET® Warehouse Execution System (WES) software, conveying equipment, order fulfillment solutions, pallet flow systems and automated self-storage systems.

Today, some of the most prominent manufacturers and distributors rely on Westfalia's solutions to improve efficiencies, maximize space, raise throughput, streamline movement and cut costs within their warehousing operations. And, unlike many technologies that quickly become obsolete or outdated, Westfalia's solutions are designed for the long term. Their quality, reliability, and flexibility give customers the ability to adapt to changing market conditions both now and into the future.

Dan Labell, president, Westfalia Technologies, said, "Since our founding in 1992, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to our customers' success, as well as the continuous improvement of our solutions and capabilities. We value the time spent getting to know our customers and building a relationship to ensure we produce an innovative solution that will meet their current and future needs. Moreover, we are always looking for 'what's next' to stay at the top of our industry by providing world-class solutions."

Westfalia is also a global leader in automated parking. Along with sister company, Westfalia Logistics Solutions in Germany, the combined companies employ approximately 300 individuals around the globe that embody the customer service experience that is consistent, differentiated and valuable to each and every customer.

About Westfalia Technologies, Inc.
Westfalia Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing logistics solutions for plants, warehouses and distribution centers. Its expertise in combining software (WES) development with automated equipment manufacturing reveals Westfalia's ability to deliver turnkey solutions to meet each client's specific needs with unsurpassed quality and control. To learn more about Westfalia's products, including Conveyors, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) and Savanna.NET® Warehouse Execution Systems, please visit www.WestfaliaUSA.com.

More Info: https://www.westfaliausa.com/

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