FKI Logistex to Promote Automated Material Handling Solutions at Upcoming Mexico City Trade Shows
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Global leader will show commitment to expanding Latin American market at EXPO PACK Mexico and EXPOLOGISTICA
(ST. LOUIS: June 23, 2008) FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com), a global leader in integrated material handling solutions, will host exhibits at the upcoming 2008 EXPO PACK (Booth #2102) and EXPOLOGISTICA (Booth #403) tradeshows in Mexico City, Mexico.
FKI Logistex de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. is a leading material handling solutions provider in Latin America, with a large installed base of manufacturing and warehouse distribution systems, including palletizing and depalletizing systems, conveyor systems and order fulfillment systems. FKI Logistex serves a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, retail, converted paper and consumer goods manufacturing and distribution. Customers in the region include Cervecera Cuauht©moc Moctezuma(TM), Coca-Cola® Femsa(TM), Procter & Gamble® and Colgate-Palmolive®.
"There is a growing trend in Mexico and across Latin America to automate material handling operations," said Manuel Barragan Ramirez, general director of FKI Logistex de México. "This work was previously done primarily by hand, but companies are now taking a more sophisticated approach for a variety of reasons, including the need for higher accuracy, improved line efficiency and worker safety."
"FKI Logistex is recognized as a technology leader in the material handling industry worldwide," said Martin Clark, director of marketing and business development, FKI Logistex North America. "FKI Logistex is also known as a premier supplier to major beverage companies worldwide. We want to leverage this success into the Latin American market, in part by supporting our U.S. customer base as it moves into the region or improves existing facilities."
EXPO PACK Mexico will offer access to the packaging and processing industry in Mexico and Latin America. The event, which will be held June 24-27 in Mexico City, will have more than 850 exhibitors, and is expecting more than 32,000 attendees from 24 countries. For more information about EXPO PACK Mexico, visit its Web site at www.expopack.com.mx.
EXPOLOGISTICA Mexico is a meeting point for the logistics community in Latin America, its main goal being to increase efficiency and competitiveness. More than 300 national and international suppliers will have the opportunity to meet with more than 9,000 potential buyers at the July 2-4 event. For more information about EXPOLOGISTICA Mexico, visit its Web site at www.expologistica.com.
For sales and marketing information, contact Emily Smith, marketing supervisor, FKI Logistex North America, by phone at +1 513 881 5239 or by e-mail at emily.smith@fkilogistex.com.
