UNEX Manufacturing Inc., a provider of innovative order picking solutions, announces that Brian C. Neuwirth will be promoted to president of the company starting Jan. 1. After 42 years as President, his uncle, Brian Neuwirth will become chairman of the board, allowing Brian C. Neuwirth to handle the day-to-day management of the business. Brian is a third-generation owner of UNEX, falling in the footsteps of his father Mark, uncle Brian and grandfather Frank.

“It is time to transition the company to the next generation of leadership,” said Brian Neuwirth, current president of UNEX Manufacturing. “Brian will maintain our current culture that brings outstanding value to our customers and partners. I have confidence that Brian will continue to grow the company and keep up with current technology to ensure that UNEX can better compete in the digital marketplace.”

Brian C. Neuwirth has been in the material handling industry for more than 15 years and is involved in or holds leadership positions in numerous industry associations. He was chosen as the 2018 Outstanding Young Professional from the Material Handling Institute (MHI) at MODEX 2018.

Previously, Neuwirth was vice president, sales and marketing at UNEX Manufacturing. He was responsible for building and maintaining the UNEX brand and leading a team of sales and marketing professionals focused on supplying superb, highly valued products and excellent customer service. He also has held sales and sales management positions at the company. He graduated from Susquehanna University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in corporate communications and received a Mini-MBA in Digital Marketing from Rutgers University.