John Burg Retirement Bash

Superstars Come And Go. Legends Are Forever.

Join us on July 14, 2022 to celebrate John Burg, who retired after nearly four decades in the industry.

Help us thank John for making the world a better place for customers, coworkers, partners, friends, and the manufacturing industry as a whole.

Enjoy food, drinks and music, and talk with fellow friends and industry leaders whose lives John has touched. The party continues all afternoon, so stop by when you can. Please RSVP by June 30.

Schedule

July 14, 2022
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Acieta
2906 21st Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch

1 p.m. Group photo

1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Appetizers

2 p.m. John’s tribute and speech

3 p.m. Group photo

* Note: A video camera will be set up during this event to record your well wishes for John. Do you have a fun, funny, or impressive story about John to share? Please take a moment during the party to record a message to John. These will be combined into his keepsake video.

Click here to share your story or well wishes if you are unable to attend.

REGISTRATION IS BELOW

A message about John from Acieta Chairman and CEO Robby Komljenovic.

An industry legend. A pioneer. A visionary. All those words describe John Burg, who has been integral in expanding the use of robotics in the manufacturing industry for the last four decades. John’s retirement in February 2022 marks the end of an era…. Continue reading.

Legends are forever: Robotics pioneer retires after growing the industry for four decades

John’s retirement in February 2022 marks the end of an era. He began his legacy in the 1980s, a time when no one but the big automotive OEMs were using robots to improve operations. John saw the future of robotics as a technology adoptable by small and medium manufacturers as well, and he began a long journey to help grow robotics become what it is today: affordable, smarter, faster and accessible to all.

Share your John stories

We’re creating a video of stories about John to show at his party and a gift for him to treasure. Do you have a fun, funny, or impressive story about John to share? A video camera will be set up during the party. Please make sure to leave a video message while at the party!

Click here to share your story or well wishes if you are unable to attend.

RSVP

Contact marketing@acieta.com or call 262-933-0018 with any questions. Fill out the form if you are planning to attend. Please RSVP by June 30.

Lodging

There are several hotel options you can choose from in the Council Bluffs area. We’ve reserved a block of rooms at the Springhill Suites by Marriott Omaha East / Council Bluffs with a rate of $83/night. To book a room in this block, click here.

Springhill Suites by Marriott Omaha East / Council Bluffs IA
3216 Plaza View Dr. Council Bluffs IA 51501