Pro Mach names new President of End-of-Line Packaging Business Unit
September 5, 2007
Loveland, OH - Pro Mach, a leading provider of packaging line solutions and equipment, announces the appointment of Barry Heiser as President of its End-of-Line Business Unit. Mr. Heiser, a 20-year packaging veteran, will lead operations and provide strategic direction for the business unit, which includes four Pro Mach divisions, Brenton Engineering, Orion Packaging, Rennco, and Wexxar/Bel.
Mr. Heiser brings extensive senior management, operations, engineering, sales and marketing experience in the packaging industry to Pro Mach. Most recently, he served as Group President for Clear Lam Packaging's MAP Systems and Condiment Dispensing Divisions, where he led initiatives for product development, engineering, sales, operations, customer and supplier activities. Previously, he served as Division President for Winpak Ltd, where he led operations, engineering, sales and marketing for its pouch and cup filling equipment manufacturing division. He also held leadership positions at Sealright, APS and Liqui-Box Corporation.
"Barry brings a wealth of packaging operations and marketing experience as well as a strong vision for serving our End-of-Line customers," says Mark Anderson, Pro Mach President and Chief Operations Officer. "Knowledgeable leaders like Barry strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional value, reliable products and superior support."
Mr. Heiser holds a Bachelor's degree from Clemson University. He currently resides in Arlington Heights, IL.
About Pro Mach
Pro Mach is a leading provider of integrated packaging products and solutions for food, beverage, household goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse consumer and industrial companies. Through three business units and related divisions, Pro Mach provides equipment, training, installation, and parts in primary packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking.
Pro Mach has a diverse customer base, from Fortune 200 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, which depend on reliable, flexible, technologically advanced packaging equipment and integrated solution sets. Pro Mach is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States and Canada.
Pro Mach is an Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC portfolio company. Odyssey is a leading middle-market private equity fund with approximately $1.0 billion under management. Areas of investment focus for Odyssey include industrial, aerospace, business and financial services as well as route-based services.
For more information about Pro Mach visit our website at www.ProMachInc.com.
Media Contact:
Brent Meyer
513.831.8778, ex. 437
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