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Berken Solutions Appoints Brett Allard as Project Manager

Berken Solutions is a leading conveyor sub-integrator for system integrators focusing on 24 Volt DC conveyor (MDR) platforms.

Berken Solutions Appoints Brett Allard as Project Manager
DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffJan 08, 2019
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WATERTOWN, Wis., (January 9, 2019) — Brett Allard has been appointed Project Manager for Berken Solutions. In his new position with Berken Solutions, Allard will manage the company's application engineering and project management initiatives.

Berken Solutions (https://berkensolutions.com/) is a leading conveyor sub-integrator for system integrators focusing on 24 Volt DC conveyor (MDR) platforms. Its project experience includes working with multiple 24V DC conveyor manufacturers and roller manufacturers on the design, emulation, installation and programming of material handling projects in the beverage, manufacturing and distribution industries.

Allard brings several years of project management experience to Berken Solutions. He most recently was an industrial engineer for RGL Logistics, a full-service transportation management, warehousing and distribution company in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Allard has also held various engineering and project management positions at other industrial and material handling companies.

"Brett's extensive experience in 24V DC conveyor systems is a great fit and asset for Berken Solutions and our customers," said Jeff Berken, president, Berken Solutions. "Brett is savvy in working with conveyor manufacturers, OEM and integrators in making projects run seamlessly for our customers. Brett is a welcome addition to our team."

Allard, who holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, started on Jan. 1, 2019. He can be reached at ballard@berkensolutions.com.

For more information on Berken Solutions, visit https://berkensolutions.com/ or call Jeff Berken at 262.388.5108.

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

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