GREEN BAY, WI—To further expand its reach in North America, MPS Systems North America has added Frank Laughlin to its regional sales team in the role of area sales manager. With more than 25 years’ experience at various North American converters as well as press manufacturers, Frank is very familiar with the printing industry and range of technologies.
In label converting, Frank has held diverse positions in operations from R&D to vice president/GM of a mid sized-converter. On the press manufacturing side, Frank was a trainer and regional sales manager, as well as vice president of sales/marketing for a top three press manufacturer.
“I am very delighted to join the MPS team,” commented Frank. “Their expertise in printing presses, especially in emerging technologies such as digital/flexo hybrid combined with a commitment to innovation, offers significant advantages to North American printers and converters. I look forward to helping existing and new customers explore new opportunities in labels and flexible packaging applications with their MPS investments.”
Tim Fox, president of MPS North America, commented: “With Frank’s broad knowledge and his experience in both the converter and manufacturer side, he understands the needs in the industry like no other. The appointment of Frank to our sales team is an important step in our continued growth plan throughout North America.”
Frank will meet the industry at the upcoming Labelexpo Americas held Sept. 25-27 in Chicago, IL on the MPS Hall A stand 911.