经过将近40年的制造业增长，行业传奇人物约翰·伯格（John Burg）将退出其销售职位和ACIETA的创始人。他计划花更多的时间陪伴家人，去钓鱼，并从事他的高尔夫比赛。但是，他偶尔仍然会在办公室里指导阿西塔（Acieta）的销售团队，并就阿西塔（Acieta）的创始人名誉群体提供有关特殊项目的咨询。
John began the company in 1983 while working as a machine tool distributor. He and his father, Marlo Burg, developed a fascination with robots used in machine shops, so they started Automated Concepts Inc. with eight employees and desktop computers. Over time, the company grew and advanced technologies by merging with other companies to eventually be named Acieta in 2014.
Under Burg’s leadership, Acieta has grown to become one of the largest robotic integrators in North America. Over his career, he worked directly with thousands of clients to create a positive future for North American manufacturing.
"John has been a guiding light for the robotics and automation industry since he and his father launched Automated Concepts (now Acieta) nearly 40 years ago. He has been an incredible mentor to me throughout my career at FANUC, as he has been with countless others in our field,” said Mike Cicco, President & CEO, FANUC America.
“FANUC and my team are honored to have worked with John all these years, and I’m so happy to see him about to start the next chapter of his life.”
2002年，机器人工业协会（现称为前进的自动化协会或A3 Robotics）向Burg颁发了世界上最负盛名的机器人荣誉之一，即Engelberger Robotics奖。
A3 Robotics总裁Jeff Burnstein说：“作为董事会成员八年，约翰帮助为行业和我们的协会设定战略课程。”“他非常积极地帮助我们启动认证的机器人集成商计划，并通过在主要行业会议上培训当前和潜在的机器人用户来分享他的专业知识。他是机器人行业发展如此迅速的重要组成部分。”
Burg has always been a visionary, looking for ways to apply robots for small companies as well as large ones.
Acieta董事长兼首席执行官Robby Komljenovic说：“他教导了许多制造商应用机器人技术来提高生产率并降低成本，这给那些公司带来了竞争优势。”“在行业谈论机器人之前很久，约翰就坚信自动化的变革力量。他领先于时代。”
Burg’s advice to young people entering the robotics industry is simple.
“There are so many opportunities to grow a career in robotics, but you have to be willing to give your full support to the customers,” Burg said. “You have the potential to improve their operations and make their lives better. Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. Be honest and helpful, and you’ll enjoy what you do.”
Acieta将把Burg的责任转移到Greg Morehouse，后者在Acieta担任了7年以上的高级领导职务，从而在采购，项目管理和销售部门担任高级领导职务。最近，格雷格（Greg）曾担任ACIETA执行副总裁，他领导运营团队为客户开发机器人项目。格雷格目前的角色是Acieta的副总裁定制系统和销售。
