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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Discovery Robotics Signs Exclusive Agreement with Diversey Care
PITTSBURGH, PA, February 14, 2017 – Discovery Robotics Corporation announced today that it has finalized an exclusive supply contract with the Diversey Care Division of Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE). The contract covers Discovery Robotics’ model FX250 industrial-grade floor cleaning robot intended for large public spaces such as airports and convention centers. Under the agreement, Diversey will have the exclusive license to sell, distribute, train and service the FX250 robot in the Americas and Europe. Diversey will have non-exclusive rights in all other global territories. Discovery Robotics will spend much of 2017 performing field trials of the FX250 robot and gearing up production in Pittsburgh. Shipments are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter 2017. Kent McElhattan, President and CEO of Discovery Robotics said, “We’re proud to be associated with Diversey and are committed to working with them as they execute on their robotics game plan. We couldn’t have a better strategic partner. It’s an exciting step for our company and for the Pittsburgh robotics community overall as we source local hardware and contract services. This partnership will increase productivity and reliability for organizations that want to keep their floors in top condition. Just as important to us, it will reduce the high rate of musculoskeletal injuries suffered by workers in the cleaning industry. ” Thomas Boscher, General Manager of Intellibot Robotics at Diversey said, “We’re delighted to be partnered with Discovery Robotics. They have developed a unique strategy for integrating cutting edge robotics technology with a seasoned, mature systems approach. We’ve been impressed by their commitment to excellence in every detail and look forward to a long mutually productive relationship.” Further terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Business Discovery Robotics Corporation was founded in 2014 by people who believe robots will make the world a better, safer place for all of us. The Company’s mission is to increase human productivity, safety and quality of life by creating robotic solutions that deliver value to customers. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, leveraging the talent powerhouse of Carnegie Mellon University and its Robotics Institute, Discovery Robotics is one of 24 companies backed by Industrial Scientific Corporation since 2013. Discovery Robotics is a member of Industrial Scientific’s iNet Alliance which has over 230,000 devices on the Internet of Things (IoT) and is committed to eliminating death on the job by the year 2050. To learn more about Discovery Robotics visit www.discovery-robotics.com. Sealed Air Corporation creates a world that feels, tastes and works better. In 2015, the Company generated revenue of approximately $7.0 billion by helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals in the face of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges. Their portfolio of widely recognized brands, including Cryovac brand food packaging solutions, Bubble Wrap brand cushioning, and Diversey cleaning and hygiene solutions, enables a safer and less wasteful food supply chain, protects valuable goods shipped around the world, and improves health through clean environments. Sealed Air has approximately 23,000 employees who serve customers in 169 countries. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com and www.intellibotrobotics.com.
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