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Harpak-ULMA hires Automation Product Manager

February 26, 2014

Harpak-ULMA Packaging is pleased to announce that Martin Knowles has joined the company as Automation Product Manager. Harpak-ULMA is a leading packaging machinery and integrated systems supplier to the meat, snack, cheese, produce, prepared meals, bakery and medical industries.

Most recently, Martin has been the End of Line Packaging Automation Sales Manager for Italproject Robotics USA.  Prior to this, Martin spent the last 16 years in the packaging industry working for leading packaging automation equipment suppliers such as Starflex and Ward Bekker Precision. "Martin’s experience in fully automated packaging systems makes him a perfect fit for Harpak-ULMA’s leading role in the industry.  Our customers expect exceptionally knowledgeable partners, and with Martin they will get just that”, states Harpak-ULMA Senior Vice President, Bill Chastain.  Martin’s understanding of packaging plant automation provides value to Harpak-ULMA’s customers.  As Harpak-ULMA grows, the company is excited to bring Martin on board to assist our customers in realizing the next generation of packaging automation. ¬¬ He can be reached directly at 770-241-3992 or 800-813-6644.

http://www.harpak-ulma.com/

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