Hy-Tek Appoints Jim Peters as Senior Director, Software Development

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Software Architecture and AI Leader Joins Hy-Tek to Scale IntraOne Software Platform

Erlanger, KY – January 27, 2026 – Hy-Tek Intralogistics, a leading provider of warehouse and distribution technology, is excited to announce today the appointment of Jim Peters as Senior Director, Software Development. In this leadership role, Peters will oversee the engineering and product development strategy, focusing on scaling high-performance teams and advancing the architecture of the company’s software solutions.

Peters joins Hy-Tek with over 18 years of experience in senior leadership roles, bringing deep expertise in systems architecture, cloud computing, and machine learning. He has a proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations, having successfully managed global teams across on-site and offshore locations in the US, Europe, Australia, and Hong Kong.

Most recently, Peters served as Senior Software Engineering Manager at Vanderlande, where he led engineering and product teams in North America and Europe to develop next-generation Warehouse Execution Systems (WES). During his tenure, he was instrumental in updating legacy systems to modern development practices and piloting an Agentic AI development program to assist with system review and refactoring.

“Robert Kluck, Vice President of Software Development at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, said, ‘Jim’s extensive background in WES development and his forward-thinking approach to AI and machine learning make him an invaluable asset to our technology leadership team. His ability to transform organizations using Agile methodologies aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver cutting-edge software solutions to our customers.'”

At Hy-Tek, Peters will leverage his proficiency in transforming organizations and his experience with AI platforms to enhance decision support and development velocity. His leadership will be pivotal in driving the continuous evolution of Hy-Tek’s software offerings, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the supply chain industry.

About Hy-Tek Intralogistics

Hy-Tek orchestrates the future of automation by seamlessly connecting people to products in a complex supply-chain-dependent world. From network optimization to its IntraOne® full stack software platform, robotics and advanced material handling automation and aftermarket support, Hy-Tek leverages and integrates leading-edge technologies with existing systems, minimizing disruption and accelerating ROI.

As the most trusted partner in supply chain automation, Hy-Tek equips its customers with solutions that create competitive advantage. With more than 500 employees, Hy-Tek serves customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from offices in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. For more information, visit www.hy-tek.com

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