Throughout his tenure at X-Rite, McKee has demonstrated leadership across various roles, and his insights have been instrumental in shaping X-Rite’s long-term success, a company statement said. He has overseen the finance, information technologies, and global services businesses, including inside sales, order entry, product management, and service centres. Additionally, he facilitated the company’s M&A strategy through several acquisitions.

“It couldn’t be a more exciting and important time to be leading X-Rite, as customers face new business challenges and make moves to create more sustainable manufacturing processes,” said McKee. “Our company is fuelled by an incredible team of talented associates, and I look forward to working with them as we expand and innovate our portfolio of solutions and continue to deliver world-class service.”

“As we look ahead, Jeff’s vision for the colour science and technology market aligns seamlessly with Veralto’s mission to create a safer, cleaner, more vibrant future,” said Mattias Byström, senior vice-president, product quality and innovation, Veralto. “Under his leadership, X-Rite will continue to innovate across hardware, software, and services, delivering digital workflow solutions that help customers meet their sustainability goals.”

X-Rite is an operating company in Veralto’s product quality and innovation segment.

Jason Atturo, based out of Philadelphia, P.A., is responsible for sales into the Northeast region of the U.S. and Eastern Canada. With a career spanning two decades in the print, packaging and converting space, he has a wealth of experience in the offset, flexo and corrugated industries having supported customers with their ink, substrate and equipment needs.

Barry White, joins the team based out of Indianapolis and is responsible for sales in the East Central region, covering Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Having served in the United States Air Force from 2000-2006, White has spent the rest of his career in the coding and marking industry in product development, field service technician and sales manager roles.

Baldwin also expands its manufacturing capabilities for curing and drying product lines. It is now able to manufacture IR drying systems at its flagship facility in River Falls, Wis.,, in addition to its prior capabilities with LED and UV systems. Baldwin is also adding an additional furnace to its UV lamp production lines in Easton, P.A.

“It’s exciting to see the investment in the selling team and across the Baldwin business, to support the growth we are seeing in multiple markets,” said Craig Black, Baldwin’s vice-president of Sales, Americas.

Shearer brings over 25 years of experience in business development within the print and promo industry. As a seasoned professional with an undeniable passion for the world of paper and ink, Shearer is recognized for her expertise in large-format print and her commitment to helping printers achieve optimum results.

Shearer will play a pivotal role in responding to customer needs and collaborating with PrintFactory dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Simon Landau, global strategic partners director, and head of the growth initiative in North America, expressed enthusiasm about Shearer’s appointment, stating, “This is a great win for us as a business. Kelly’s wealth of experience aligns perfectly with our growth initiatives in the U.S. market. Customer expectations are high, and PrintFactory is well-poised to meet the demand for improved colour results, print quality, and streamlined production processes. Kelly will play a crucial role in supporting our existing dealers and partners while expanding our sales channel and direct relationships in the region.”

Prior to his latest appointment, Cagle was East Coast channel sales manager, a role he assumed upon joining SA International in October 2019. With over 12 years of experience as an account manager, Cagle is well-versed in the industry. In his new position, he will be based in Charlotte, N.C., and will oversee the sales of SA International’s Flexi signmaking software and EnRoute CAD/CAM design software throughout North America. This will see him manage channel sales managers and collaborate closely with resellers and manufacturers to expand SA’s market presence.

Magee joined SA in 2020, having previously accumulated over 15 years of experience in roles including other sales positions. Her transition to SA saw her first assume the role of customer service manager, where she managed the customer service, inside sales team, and orders department.

In her new position, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Magee will oversee the technical support, customer service, inside sales teams, and orders department for North America. Her responsibilities will include maintaining the ticketing system, handling customer escalations, and advancing customer satisfaction.

When asked what attracted her to SA, Magee expressed her admiration for SA: “The company has the ideal combination of being an international company with the close-knit feel of a family-run business. I have received warmth and support from the entire company, a key factor in my decision to join SA and to continue working here.”

Magee has set several objectives for her new role, centering on enhancing systems to improve productivity and customer satisfaction: “I am fully committed to creating a better experience for SA’s customers across all departments. This will be achieved by conducting internal quarterly training sessions, updating and maintaining internal and external help guides, and creating a cloud-based file system to share accurate and up-to-date documentation across multiple teams.

Commenting on the new appointments, Mikki Webb, president and CEO, SA International, said, “We continue to grow as a company and the promotions of both Bobby and Katherine symbolize our dedication to constantly explore ways of improving processes as well as recognize the hard work and dedication of our employees.”

Reece brings with him a wealth of flexographic industry, service and technical experience, including 26 years with All Printing Resources. Most recently he was vice-president of technical services after serving as director of the company’s Technical Solutions Group. Reece also serves on various committees for industry associations and is involved with flexographic printing educational institutions across the United States.

Evan Spinosa, regional commercial director, U.S. and Canada, Miraclon, said, “Tim is a valuable addition to the Miraclon commercial team. His knowledge and industry relationships put him in the ideal position to enable the service and technical support team to ensure our customers continue enjoying the highest level of technical expertise and support they’ve come to expect from Miraclon. I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Takagi earned a bachelor’s degree from Aoyama Gakuin University, majoring in international politics and emerging market economies.

“I am thrilled to join the talented and committed team at Canon Canada,” says Takagi. “For 50 years, Canon Canada has delivered innovative solutions to consumers and businesses across the country. I’m eager to build on the company’s strong foundation. This is an exciting time for the digital imaging industry. We’re ready to embrace this new wave of innovation and explore new opportunities for Canon Canada.”

Takagi succeeds Isao “Sammy” Kobayashi, who assumes the role of president and CEO of Canon USA.

Christopoulos will succeed current CEO and co-founder Juan Lau, who is retiring and will stay on as board chair.

Co-founder and CCO, Peter Evans said, “Alex has been an integral part of our success as a company and we’re confident in Alex’s ability to lead.”

“Alex has served as CFO and a key member of my executive team for the past 16 years and, I can’t think of anyone more capable and deserving to succeed me and continue our legacy,” added Lau.

An experienced financial planning executive, Suter is a hands-on, results-driven management executive. He has worked in print and financial services helping teams with strategic planning, sales process enhancements, human resources, and team building. He is also skilled in capital improvements, negotiations, and workflow efficiencies and has extensive experience in succession planning.

“Mike is a great addition to the CFR team and we are pleased to have him on board. His expertise, especially in succession planning, is of great value to our clients,” said Gord Griffiths, CEO and president.

“I’m happy to join Connecting for Results and look forward to helping printers achieve their goals and financially plan for the road ahead,” said Suter.

“We are truly grateful for Andrew’s contributions over the years and wish him well as he transitions into his retirement,” says Richard Verney, chair and CEO for Monadnock Paper Mills. “We are confident Mr. Burke’s experience and strategic vision will contribute significantly to Monadnock’s continued success and growth, and we are excited to welcome him to the team.”

Burke is a CPA and brings over 22 years of financial management experience in the manufacturing and distribution industries. Most recently, he served as corporate controller at Velcro Companies, where he managed an international team of 60 accountants across the globe. Before his tenure at Velcro, he held the position of vice-president of finance at Iredale Cosmetics.

“I look forward to stepping into the role of chief financial officer and treasurer at Monadnock,” says Burke. “I am excited about the opportunity to lead in this capacity and contribute to the company’s longstanding commitment to sustainability, ensuring that we continue to make environmentally responsible choices in all aspects of our operations.”

Lemaire was born in Drummondville, Que., in 1936. In 1960, he joined the family business of waste recovery, Drummond Pulp and Fiber. Four years later, under his impetus, and with the support of his brothers Laurent and Alain, a second life was given to the disused Dominion Paper Co. mill in Kingsey Falls. He then laid the foundation for Cascades. For nearly 30 years, Lemaire was president of the company. He applied the same recipe to build Boralex, a Quebec company focussing on renewable energy.

His brothers Laurent and Alain paid tribute to him: “Bernard was an exceptional man, a larger-than-life character. Visionary, generous and charismatic, he convinced countless people and communities to participate in a huge project, the project of his life: Cascades. His career embodies the emergence of a francophone Québec that is proud of its roots. Our big brother was a great man. Today, he is a legend.”

“Bernard is the source of the ingenuity and dedication of the 10,000 or so Cascaders,” said Mario Plourde, president and CEO. “It is thanks to him that they are working today in a multinational company that is a role model and whose vision, success and values are praised. He gave the company the momentum that has made it grow and shine for nearly 60 years. His legacy is rich and will live on. On behalf of all Cascades employees, I would like to offer the Lemaire family and Bernard’s loved ones our most sincere condolences.”

Lemaire’s contribution to the business world has been rewarded on many occasions. In 1985, the newspaper Finances awarded him the title of Businessman of the Year. In 1991, the Association des professionnels en ressources humaines du Québec awarded him the Iris d’honneur for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of human resources management. He has been awarded the insignia of Officer of the Order of Canada, Officer of the National Order of Québec, and Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor, granted by the president of the French Republic. He has also received honorary doctorates from the Université de Sherbrooke, the École des Hautes Études Commerciales, the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and the Université du Québec à Montréal.

“I am thrilled to welcome these two outstanding professionals to help lead Two Sides North America into the future,” said TSNA’s president Kathi Rowzie. “As we continue to grow, Jules and Jill bring a wealth of sustainability knowledge and industry experience that will add value to everything we do for our members and will make us even more effective in eliminating anti-paper greenwashing and telling the great sustainability story of print, paper and paper-based packaging.”

Van Sant has decades of experience in the printing, graphic arts and advertising industries, and has a high profile presence on national print and paper industry task forces, committees and networking initiatives. She served as executive director of the Pacific Printing Industries Association from 2006 to 2018, and is current chair of the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation.

Crossley has worked in and with the paper industry and related organizations for more than 15 years. Her breadth of marketing experience supporting business groups across both manufacturing and corporate settings gives her a unique perspective on the industry and its sustainability, as well as a distinct advantage in developing communication strategies and campaigns that resonate with stakeholders across the print, paper, paper-based packaging, and consumer sectors.

In his new role, Fitzgerald will assume responsibility for overseeing all graphic and industrial sales across the Americas.

Fitzgerald was previously serving as technical sales manager for industrial products in Canada since joining Drytac in September 2021.

Fitzgerald offers more than 28 years of technical management experience in the adhesive/tape markets. He is also bilingual in both French and English, has a bachelor’s degree in commerce, and is a graduate from the Schulich School of Business.

“Since joining us two years ago, Glen has exceeded expectations and made a huge impact on the industrial side of the business,” says Hayden Kelley, CEO of Drytac. “We very much look forward to seeing his involvement grow in this new role within the graphics side of the business.”

Ken was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Florence Boris. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruth, daughter Ashley (Leah) Daniel and son Kyle (Kathryn) Boris; grandchildren Oaklyn and Madelyn; sister Eileen Romanow (Gary), and extended family.

Ken was born in Winnipeg on November 3, 1960. He married the love of his life in 1984 and they spent 38 loving years together. Ken enjoyed fishing, golfing, travelling, and spending time at the cabin with family. Despite the challenges of ALS, Ken enjoyed one last vacation to Portugal with his wife and dear friends earlier this year.

Ken had a long and fulfilling career as a general sales manager at Imperial Dade. Ken genuinely valued the connections he made during his career and formed lifelong friendships with his coworkers and clients.

He will be sadly missed by his family and lovingly remembered by friends.

Dr. Warnock retired as CEO in 2000 and he was chair of the board, a position he shared with Dr. Geschke, until 2017. He was a member of the board of directors since then. In recognition of their technical achievements, Dr. Warnock was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Technology and Innovation by President Barack Obama; the Computer Entrepreneur Award from the IEEE Computer Society; the American Electronics Association Medal of Achievement; and the Marconi Prize for contributions to information science and communications.

John’s brilliance and technology innovations changed the world. It is a sad day for the Adobe community and the industry for which he has been an inspiration for decades,” said Adobe chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen in an email to all Adobe employees.

Dr. Warnock is survived by his wife Marva Warnock and his three children.

Myre has a strong background in sales and marketing with more than 20 years of experience. She has worked for companies like Canon Canada and Linde Canada.

She is passionate about developing and maintaining strong relationships centred on trust with each of her customers.

Myre is fluent in English and French.

“All of us at Komcan welcome her to continue with our growth,” said a media statement.

Komcan, Georgetown Ont., is the authorized Komori and MBO dealer in Canada and is currently celebrating 10 years in business.

Gallant most recently served as senior director of business communications solutions at DCM and RR Donnelley for over 20 years, where he led a team developing and selling omni-channel solutions. In his new position, Gallant will be responsible for AIIM’s sales and marketing team and will lead efforts to continue building its marketing communication platform that will enable customers to improve their customer experience and facilitate communications in a printed and digital format.

“Bob’s experience, passion for our business, technology-first philosophy, and focus to win will help AIIM reach our accelerated goal to become a North American leader in marketing communications,” said Patrick Masset, CEO of AIIM. “Bob has been leading various teams in the marketing communications space for over 25 years. He possesses a strong reputation that mirrors our AIIM values and trusted by large corporations across the country.”

“AIIM’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge omni-channel, sustainable communication solutions and process transformations aligns perfectly with my passion for driving business growth through strategic solution development, partnerships and relationship building,” said Gallant. “I am eager to collaborate with the talented team at AIIM, and work closely with our clients to unlock new opportunities and drive unparalleled results.”

Rudy Martinez joins Komcan as an electrical engineer to service printers across Canada. 

Martinez has 17 years experience as an electrical engineer in the printing industry. 

“I have always been interested in working on technology and machinery. I’m excited to join the Komcan team and contributing to the success of the company,” he said.

Komcan is the authorized Komori and MBO dealer in Canada and is celebrating its 10^th anniversary. 

The addition of this new expert enables CFR to expand its offerings to clients across North America.

McLaren has over 30 years of experience in print. As a business owner, he managed his family-run print operation of 55 employees. Prior to entering the print industry, McLaren spent 10 years working with premium packaged goods companies, grounding his expertise in marketing, brand strategy, and management.

Throughout his career, McLaren has assisted business owners in industry peer groups and family business associations. His deep understanding of the specific challenges faced by business owners enables him to provide counsel in the areas of shareholder and management transitions. Key elements of his leadership skills include corporate governance and structured succession planning. A strategic thinker with a strong analytical sense, McLaren’s experience as a company owner brings a pragmatic approach to problem solving while bringing unconventional ideas to the table.

“I’m pleased Drew has joined our team. His skills in maximizing operational capacity and identifying new markets will be of great value to our clients,” said Gord Griffiths, CEO & president.

“I’m excited to join Connecting for Results and look forward to helping printers with opportunities to optimize, grow, or transition their business,” said McLaren.

A celebration of exceptional volunteer service to the university, the award recognizes Dale’s ongoing commitment and contribution to the life of the university.

In 2020, Dale initiated Print Wisdom, a student mentorship program to help Graphic Communications Management (GCM) program students transition from academic life to the workplace. The program connects students with print professionals to help provide industry knowledge and support in career exploration. In the midst of a transitioning workforce, the program was designed to help nurture young people and to support the industry for future success. To date, Print Wisdom has connected over 40 students with print professionals and is being modelled by schools and trade associations across Canada.

“I am honoured to receive this award. It’s a pleasure supporting future leaders as they take their first steps outside the classroom. I have a long history with the GCM program, so this award means a lot to me,” said Dale.

An experienced print executive, Ford assumes the position of business development specialist. With his expertise in sales growth, White takes on the role of sales strategy and M&A specialist.

The addition of these new experts enables CFR to expand its offerings to clients across North America, effective immediately.

With many years in the printing industry, Ford’s vast knowledge and experience have led to a track record of success. His management skills are varied, from building teams to developing systems and partnerships, as a manger, VP of manufacturing, COO, CEO, and president. Having worked for one of the first consolidators in commercial print, Ford thrives in sharing his knowledge and assisting companies. As of 2018, he has helped companies with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), supporting buyers and sellers through every stage of the process.

Chris White

A print sales and marketing leader with over 40 years of experience, White has personally sold and led selling teams across the spectrum of printed products and services both nationally and regionally. He is also experienced in M&A projects both as a seller and buyer. Highly skilled in people development and strategy, White has a history of helping sales executives get the best out of themselves, for their personal benefit and the benefit of their company. His deep experience in the industry, combined with his breadth of products and services, gives him a keen perspective to identify and close new opportunities.

“Chris and Dale are a strong addition to our team. With their skills and expertise, we can maximize our offering for clients in the U.S. and across North America,” said Gord Griffiths, CEO and president.

“I’m pleased to join Connecting for Results and look forward to helping our clients find new opportunities for growth and efficiency,” said Ford.

“I’m happy to be a part of the Connecting for Results team and am eager to help our clients find solutions as we look to the future,” added White.

CFR has experts based in Victoria, Toronto, and St.John’s in Canada, and Nashville, Stamford, and Minneapolis in the UnitedStates.

Francisco Alvarado, who has held a variety of positions at Roland DGA over the past 25 years, serving most recently as Roland care support manager, has been promoted to Roland care manager. Alvarado’s responsibilities will be centred around establishing new ways the company can support end users as well as the dealer channel.  In addition, he will oversee the company’s network of Roland care engineers throughout North and South America.

Kevin Rosen, who worked for Roland DGA from 2015 to 2021 has been rehired and will replace Alvarado as Roland care support manager. In his new position, Rosen’s primary responsibilities will include oversight of Roland DGA’s team of technical support specialists and day-to-day management of the service depot.

“These experienced, talented individuals will work together to make sure Roland DGA maintains its well-earned reputation for providing the best service and support in the industries we cater to,” said Roland DGA’s vice-president of services, Ron Ball. “We congratulate them on their new, expanded roles within the company and look forward to their important contributions, which will help us continue to exceed the expectations of our customers.”

Edwards joins INX after serving as the vice-president of ink technology at EFI since 2011. He directed a team of more than 60 chemists while leading the product development effort and maximized innovation for several business units, including display graphics, ceramics, textile, corrugated, wood and labels. He also managed the print-head technology and analysis group.

He was promoted to that position after serving as the senior director of ink research and development for nearly three years. Edwards was at the company for 19 years after beginning as the director of development at Jetrion in 2004. He began his career in the U.K. as a project manager and worked in technical positions at Domino Printing and Flint.

“We are very excited to have Paul Edwards join the INX International Ink team,” said Kristo. “He brings with him over 30 years of leadership and technological experience within the analog and digital imaging field, both from a fluids and printing system perspective. We are focused on digital printing as a primary growth platform. His extensive experience in executing strategy within this market space will greatly help us drive this growth effort successfully in the future.”

“The Sakata INX Group has a long and successful history of providing quality inks and technology. I am excited to be part of the INX family and be able to create differentiated and high performing digital products for our customers,” said Edwards. “For much of my career, I have been involved with driving the analog to digital revolution in print, and in the development and commercialization of digital inks, coatings, and printing systems. Over the last few years, INX has embarked on a digital journey for their customers, and I know my skills and experience can help accelerate the progress made by the team.”

“The biggest areas of concern for our customers right now across all industries are new regulations, from serialization mandates to changing FDA guidelines. We help address these challenges by providing pre-validated labelling systems that not only meet our customers’ current needs, but can also grow with them as their requirements evolve,” said Peter Sarvey, director of sales at WLS. “Our sales team is focused on giving customers in our core industries a great experience, while simultaneously expanding into new markets. Randy is the perfect person to drive these initiatives in the northeast.”

Backich brings over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging equipment sales. Most recently, he was regional sales manager at NJM, another ProMach Pharma brand. Previously, he was accounts engineering and sales at Universal Machine Company and, prior to that, sales representative for Pharmaworks, another ProMach Pharma brand. Backich holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from West Virginia University and an MBA from Temple University.

“WLS brings thoughtful innovation and unparalleled reliability to every labeller they design and build. Many of their systems that were sold 20 years ago are still in operation today, even when running around the clock at high speeds. And virtually all WLS customers are repeat buyers. After seeing how well their first system performs, they want more,” said Backich. “When I tell customers WLS is the best, I know it’s the truth. No one else has labellers like ours.”

“I am excited for this opportunity to be representing the Koenig & Bauer brand of corrugated products to the North American market,” says Erbe. “Its extensive portfolio includes its ChromaCut X Pro, ChromaCut High Tech, and ChromaCut Smart line of rotary die cutters and and Chroma X Pro, Chroma High Tech, and Chroma Smart corrugated printers. We offer a variety of price and performance levels to address all of our customer’s needs. My goal is to bring unique and highly productive corrugated machinery solutions to customers in the North American market.”

“We welcome Kevin to the Koenig & Bauer family,” says Kilian Renschler, president and CEO of Koenig & Bauer (Canada/ U.S.). “The corrugated market is one of our most important growth segments. With our new technology, such as a pre-settable dual rotary die cutting system for setting up during the run, along with our ability to do two-sided print, plus our long 207-year-old heritage of innovation will support the needs of the North American corrugated market. We are committed to investing in the best associates who can help our customers attain their strategic goals with our equipment. Kevin is the perfect brand ambassador for our corrugated segment.”

Erbe has a long and distinguished career in the manufacturing sector with extensive knowledge of the packaging and corrugated markets. His most previous position was as vice-president of sales for an international manufacturer of corrugated machinery products that includes flexo folder gluers, full corrugators, corrugating components and corrugating rolls. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering.

Sotkeviciene succeeds Mark Westwell, who is retiring after a long career with the company. Since joining Altana Group in 2014, Sotkeviciene has held key roles in Actega do Brasil, such as CFO and became managing director in 2019. Under his leadership, Actega’s business in Brasil has grown into one of the most successful regions within the division. Additionally, Sotkeviciene played a major role in combining the acquired businesses of Overlake and Premiata into Actega do Brasil.

Andrei Sotkeviciene said, “I am delighted to have been appointed as president of Actega North America. My focus will be on fostering innovative solutions and strong partnerships with all stakeholders. With the exceptional team we have in North America, we will strive to deliver high-quality products and services with a sustainability-driven approach. I am devoted to working closely with my colleagues to accomplish our objectives and maintain our position as an industry leader.”

“Andrei’s remarkable leadership skills have been proven during his tenure in Brazil. Despite a challenging economic environment, he has been instrumental in the success of Actega in Brazil. I have no doubt that he will bring a fresh, dynamic approach into his new role and continue to drive our growth trajectory in North America,” added Thorsten Kröller, president, Division Actega.

Iftody will share his 30+ years of technical print industry experience to assist Mitchell’s trade partners with bindery, finishing, and now, with specialized print services.

In addition to existing professional bindery and finishing services, Pacific Bindery and Partner Trade Services will provide access to an award-winning heatset web offset for high-end catalog and publications, Canada’s only Landa Nanographic B1 format variable inkjet sheetfed press, and Kodak Nexfinity digital sheetfed press for high-quality short run digital production.

“I would like to express a big thank you to Robert for his contributions during Billerud’s startup phase in North America. He has been a key person in the integration work. I wish him all the best for the future,” says Christoph Michalski, Billerud’s president and CEO.

Robert Kreizenbeck will be leaving Billerud later in March. A successor for the role will be announced in due course.

Billerud provides paper and packaging materials made from virgin fibres. The company has nine production units in Sweden, U.S.A., and Finland with around 5,800 employees in over 13 countries and customers in more than 100 countries.

Stepping up from his current position as vice-president of research & development, he will now lead Xeikon through the next phase of success, reaffirming its deep commitment to bringing the latest innovations in digital printing to customers across the globe.

Robert Welford joined Xeikon in September 2018 when he took over the management of research & development, with a broad remit overlooking the engineering operations, the ink and toner competence centres, and the print process and project management office. As the new president, he will further leverage these competencies and his solid background in the printing industry, as the company accelerates the industrialisation of its broad product line and continued integration with Flint Group.

“I’m very proud to be given the opportunity to head up this industry-leading technology company which has been a pioneer in digital printing since the very beginning,” says Welford. “Xeikon has always had a strong focus on customer-centric developments and application-driven solutions, and its name has become synonymous with breakthrough innovations and technology. Crucially, it comes with an excellent team of professionals, who are known for their vast experience and in-depth expertise.”

“Chuck brings a wealth of experience and a positive growth-oriented mindset to Durst, which has always been and will continue to be at the forefront of digital printing technology. We strongly believe the market will continue to expand rapidly and are thrilled to have Chuck as a part of our team in North America,” said Tim Saur, CEO and managing director, Durst North America.

Slingerland brings over two decades of experience in the packaging industry. Starting on the flexography side at CSW Graphics, he gained experience by managing prepress requirements for Fortune 500 brands. Shortly after this, Slingerland made his way onto the sales side of things, and quickly moved from account manager to VP sales – digital operations at Abbott-Action. Here, he implemented their introduction of single pass printing for corrugated, becoming an early adopter of this technology. With this knowledge, he made the natural transition to representing Barberan as VP.

When the chance to join Durst presented itself, Slingerland knew he was the ideal person for the role. “Joining the Durst team is an incredible opportunity,” said Slingerland. “My corrugated and packaging experience joins a team of knowledgeable and skilled experts ranging across all digital printing segments. Durst is known for having the highest quality and reliability in the market, and I am honoured to represent this company.”

Slingerland will focus on the offerings of Koenig &Bauer Durst, such as the Delta SPC 130. Developed for high speed short, medium and long run jobs, and equipped with water-based ink, manufacturers and converters can achieve fully automated and sustainable production, while fully exploiting the potential of digitization.