David Dean Named Area Sales Manager at SOMA

LONG ISLAND, NY—Czech Republic-based SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, slitter rewinders and laminators, has strengthened its presence in the mid-west U.S. by appointing a highly experienced area sales manager.

As part of its long-term strategic plan to build presence in the U.S., David Dean joins the sales and service team located in Long Island, NY. He brings with him many years’ experience in the U.S. flexographic industry.

Dean’s previous work experience in the printing industry includes companies such as Standard Process Corporation in Chicago, IL— a manufacturer of rotogravure cylinders, electro-plating equipment and cylinder finishing equipment; JM Heaford, a manufacturer of rotogravure and flexographic proofing presses and his own company Dean Printing Systems, offering equipment, chemistry, electronics and supplies for the rotogravure industry.

Dean joins the team from Chicago and will play a significant role in developing SOMA’s operations in the U.S., confirming its commitment to bringing the latest flexo technology to the U.S.