Regional channel partner managers Jim Adamski and Collin Ayres and technical support engineer Chris Hapsias will support Kassow Robots' sales partners, system integrators and distributors in the U.S.
The consumer goods industry veteran is expected to help develop and drive global business strategy in what amounts to a new executive position for TekniPlex.
Grote assumes leadership of the lifecycle business strategy, bringing programs and services beyond equipment to food processors to maintain, operate and extend the life of machinery.