Vertical with Vidir
If you’ve tuned in to previous episodes of the Vertical with Vidir podcast, you’ve learned about the impacts our company has made in the industrial, retail and manufacturing industries. But perhaps you’re having trouble imagining what kind of impact vertical lift solutions would have in your company. So, today, we’re diving into the experiences of…
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Engineering & Construction
Vertical with Vidir: Technology and Automation Lead Changes in Retail Industry Post-COVID
With the COVID-19 Pandemic, many companies moved online. Vidir and the broader world are seeing a lot of changes in the retail industry. The demand for automation and new technology is forcing retail outlets to change how they do business. Mario Fontes, Director of Sales and Marketing for Vidir Solutions, “a leading manufacturer and…
Engineering & Construction
Vertical with Vidir: How VLMs Help Companies Meet Increased Fulfillment Demand
As companies begin adjusting their facilities and day-to-day operations for a post-pandemic world, many of them deal with the challenges of ramping up production and fulfillment efficiently and safely. Many don’t have the luxury of expanding their current facility to meet their needs, explained Robin Chestnut, a member of Vidir’s sales team. “They need to…
Engineering & Construction
How Vidir Got to Vertical Storage and Inventory Management
How did a family company making storage solutions out of necessity grow to become a trusted leader in vertical storage and inventory management solutions? For answers, Vertical with Vidir went straight to the source. Ernest Rempel, CEO, and Peter Dueck, Co-Owner of Vidir, spoke about its evolution and growth during the past 35 years. Dueck’s…
Architecture & Design
Engineering State-of-the-Art VLMs
A state-of-the-art vertical lift machine requires state-of-the-art engineers. Vidir has both. Meet two key members of the Vidir engineering team – Dimitri Caldeira, Director of Engineering, and Brady Palsson, Electrical Technologist. They stopped by Vertical with Vidir to give their insights on today’s vertical lift machines, the latest trends, and what they’ve engineered for Vidir…
Building Management
The Benefits of Vertical Lift Modules
When Vidir Vertical Storage Solutions planned to release a new vertical lift module (VLM) into the marketplace, they knew they wanted someone with VLM experience to help them make their latest solution a success. Enter Tim Harrison. Harrison, a VLM Industry veteran since 2005, knows all of the ins and outs that make VLMs a…
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Episode 4 Promo: How Vecna Robotics Connects Tech and Strategy for Smarter Automation
Episode four of Robot vs. Wild features a conversation between Zachary Dydek, Chief Technology Officer at Vecna Robotics, and Josh Kivenko, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. The episode explores the advanced technologies behind Vecna’s automation solutions and how engineering and marketing align to deliver scalable, human-centered innovation. Topics include real-time orchestration, autonomous systems, and how…
Episode 5 Promo: There Are No Bad Robots, Only Bad Owners
What really makes or breaks a robotics deployment? Spoiler: it’s not the robot. In the fifth episode of Robot vs. Wild, Vecna Robotics’ Chief Marketing Officer Josh Kivenko and Customer Success Manager Ty LaFramboise reveal why successful automation is less about machines—and more about mindset. From aligning corporate goals with floor-level operations, to helping teams adjust to new…
The DisruptED World of Financial Services with Industry Titan Jerry Wagner
Because this is an era now defined by economic whiplash, algorithmic finance, and global uncertainty, the investment world is increasingly more volatile than before. As inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, and trade policies create even further chaos into markets, the stakes for both advisors and investors have heightened. According to data on the Cboe Volatility…
Episode 6 Promo: Behind Every Great Robot Is a Strong Human
In the sixth episode of Robot vs. Wild, Vecna Robotics’ Chief Marketing Officer Josh Kivenko sits down with Nikki Slaughter, Director of Post-Deployment Operations, to shine a light on the real people behind autonomous operations. They explore the critical role of Vecna’s 24/7 remote support team—comparing them to a Formula One pit crew—constantly monitoring…