ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wynright Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company and a part of the Daifuku Group, has appointed two new senior account executives to its Integrator Partner Program in the Western and Southeastern areas.
After over four years with Wynright, Bryan Duncan will now take on responsibility for Integrator Partner business in the Western area of the USA. Previously with Schaefer, Dematic, TGW and FKI Logistex, Duncan has over 25 years of experience in material handling solutions. Duncan brings with him proficiency in highly automated solutions, including AS/RS, robotics, goods to person and unit sortation, along with expertise in convey and sortation systems. His knowledge and experience will be of great benefit to Integrator Partners in the region. Duncan will further use his expertise to develop the integrator channel within the Wynright Integrator Partner Program for all Daifuku and Automation [what is “Automation”?] technologies in the Mountain and Western regions.
Rick DeFiesta has been appointed Senior Account Executive for the Southeastern area and will work with Wynright Integrator Partners across the complete Daifuku product line. DeFiesta joined the Wynright direct sales team in 2013 and has over 30 years of experience covering sales, engineering, business development and management. He offers expertise in developing and implementing automated solutions including ASRS, AGVs, conveyor, sortation, palletizing and order fulfillment technologies in production, retail and wholesale distribution.
Both Duncan and DeFiesta will report to Gordon Hellberg, VP Integrator Sales at Wynright Corporation. Hellberg commented, “We are delighted with the vast experience both Duncan and DeFiesta bring to their new roles. Our Integrator Partners will greatly benefit from their knowledge and understanding of the business.”
In addition to its leading edge conveyor and sortation equipment, the Wynright Integrator Partner Program covers the entire range of Daifuku and Wynright technologies, including light and voice-directed fulfillment systems, robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems, AGVs, mezzanines, and steel structures. The extent of this program portfolio and the appointment of two experienced account executives is a reflection of the high regard Wynright places on its Integrator Partners.
Hellberg concluded, “We have a firm commitment to our Partner Integrators and to helping them grow their businesses. I am very pleased with the appointment of Duncan and DeFiesta, whose experience and expertise I am certain will be welcomed by our partners and quickly used to drive sales.”
About Wynright Corporation
Wynright Corporation, a subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company, is part of the #1 worldwide material handling provider of intelligent material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, integrates and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions, offering both Wynright-branded and third-party equipment to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.
Since its founding in 1972, Wynright has been a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity, today and tomorrow.
About Daifuku North America Holding Company
Daifuku North America Holding Company is based in Novi, Michigan, with sales and manufacturing locations throughout the continent. It is comprised of Daifuku America Corporation, Jervis B. Webb Company, Elite Line Services, Inc. (ELS), and Wynright Corporation and is a global leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and service of innovative material handling technology such as automatic guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), conveyors, baggage handling systems, bulk handling systems, cleanroom systems and airport maintenance services. Daifuku North America specializes in integrated systems used in the automotive, airport, semiconductor, LCD equipment, food/beverage, bulk, warehousing and manufacturing industries.
