Material handling automation and robotics expert responsible for supporting existing accounts, developing new business in key growth region

(ATLANTA: Feb. 12, 2015 Intelligrated® (www.intelligrated.com), a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces the appointment of Parks Stewart as senior sales engineer for its southern regional sales and operations, based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

In his role, Stewart manages existing accounts, looking for ways to improve efficiency while driving growth efforts in the region by identifying new business opportunities. Stewart is the primary point-of-contact for customers' initial system concept and design, and serves as liaison between client staff and Intelligrated's lifecycle support services.

Stewart brings 10 years of sales experience developing automated material handling solutions built around customers' unique business and market requirements. Stewart partners with companies to identify and leverage best-fit solutions across Intelligrated's complete portfolio of automated equipment, order picking technologies and software to provide integrated solutions that yield cost savings and improved productivity. He reports to Tracy Perdue, sales manager, southern regional sales and operations.

"Parks' background in engineering and experience with automated systems make him uniquely equipped to provide the right solution based on the challenges of each customer," said Chris Barber, vice president, southern regional sales and operations. "Intelligrated's continued investment in top talent for this location demonstrates our continued commitment to providing the best customer experience in the industry."

Stewart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech and brings advanced proficiency in robotic case packing, palletizing and depalletizing. Prior to joining Intelligrated, he served as general manager for CAMotion, Inc., a provider of motion control and automation equipment based in Georgia.

Intelligrated's southern regional sales and operations provides customer relations, system design, engineering and project management support to companies located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

For sales and marketing information, contact Tracy Niehaus, marketing manager, Intelligrated, by phone at 513.881.5239 or by email at tracy.niehaus@intelligrated.com.

For media information, contact Dan Gauss, public relations, Koroberi, at 919.945.0527 or by email at dan@koroberi.com.

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About Intelligrated

Intelligrated (www.intelligrated.com) is a leading North American-based, single-source provider of intelligent automated material handling solutions that drive distribution and fulfillment productivity for retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers around the world. Through a broad portfolio of automation equipment, software, service and support, Intelligrated solutions optimize processes, increase efficiency and give businesses a competitive edge.

Intelligrated designs, manufactures, integrates and installs complete material handling automation solutions including conveyor systems, sortation systems, palletizers, robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems, and order picking technologies - all managed by advanced machine controls and software. Solutions include industry-leading Intelligrated-manufactured Alvey®, RTS™ and IntelliSort® brand equipment and warehouse management (WMS), warehouse control (WCS) and labor management software.

Every project is backed by Intelligrated's 24X7 multilingual technical support and access to lifecycle service through a network of national, regional and local service centers. From concept to integration to lifecycle support, Intelligrated automation delivers distribution and fulfillment success. For more updates, follow us on Twitter @Intelligrated.