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Zund America appoints new business segment manager for graphics and packaging

Zund America, Inc., names Martin Thornton as business segment manager for graphics and packaging.

Thornton brings with him over 25 years of technical sales experience and knowledge in the graphics and packaging, printing, die-making, aerospace, automotive, apparel, furniture and textile industries.

Prior to joining Zund America,Thornton was a sales executive with Gerber Technology for more than 12 years. His vast knowledge of the manufacturing process helped expand Gerber Technology sales in the packaging, aerospace and textile divisions across the United States, Canada and Europe.

Thornton recognizes the importance of knowing his customers’ business and their specific needs. As a diemaker certified by the Irish Print Union, and with years of hands-on experience,Thornton understands the challenges of the manufacturing processes involved in both graphics and packaging, and how digital transformation and the convergence of the two industries are reshaping the future.

His ability to “think outside the box” will help guide the Zund America Sales Team to maintain supportive client relationships by providing industry-specific advice on Zünd’s solutions.