Pro Mach's Wexxar Packaging Division Strengthens Sales Leadership Team
April 10, 2006
CINCINNATI, OH; VANCOUVER, BC - Steve Holland, a 22-year veteran in packaging solution sales and management, has been named to the newly established Vice President of Sales position for Wexxar Packaging Inc. In his new role, Mr. Holland will lead all North American sales efforts for Vancouver-based Wexxar Packaging. Mr. Holland will also lead the Industrial Group which serves the O.E.M., Integrator, and Corrugator Channels. Jim Stoddard has been promoted to National Sales Manager for the Distribution Group which markets the Bel and Wexxar brands of equipment through Distributor/Agents across North America.
Wexxar Packaging is a leading manufacturer of case forming and sealing systems under the BEL and Wexxar brands and is part of Pro Mach's End-of-Line Packaging Business Unit. Together, Wexxar Packaging's sales leadership team will focus on building stronger relationships with customers and channel partners while developing innovative sales and distribution strategies for current solutions and new product launches.
"We're pleased with the leadership, experience and solution savvy of our Wexxar Packaging sales team," said Mack Greene, President of Pro Mach's End-of-Line Packaging Business Unit. "We are confident that under their direction Wexxar Packaging will continue to increase sales and advance its reputation as a provider of choice for our channel partners and companies that need reliable case forming and packing systems."
Mr. Holland previously served as Sales Manager for Wexxar Packaging's Distribution Group. Under his leadership, his team expanded relationships with channel partners and delivered sales growth that outpaced industry growth rates. Mr. Holland's distinguished career in packaging includes leadership and sales positions at Unisource Worldwide and as officer/minority owner of Mack-Pack, Inc.
Mr. Stoddard, who has been with Wexxar Packaging since 2001, previously served as its Territory Director for the U. S. Midwest. During that time, he has consistently been one of the top sales producers. He previously held sales and management roles for Ship-Pac, Inc. and Republic Roller Corporation.
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.
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