Supplier of quality assurance and process automation equipment to the packaging industry Agr International has appointed Steve Smith as Director of Sales to lead Agr’s North American sales organisation.

In this role Mr Smith will oversee all sales related activities within the United States, Mexico, Canada and several countries within Latin America and the Caribbean as part of Agr’s multi-year plan to strengthen and expand its sales and service organizations to benefit customers throughout the world.

Previously Agr’s Senior Sales Engineer, Mr Smith possesses significant knowledge and experience with Agr’s customers, products and services and is well positioned to provide the guidance necessary to lead Agr’s North American sales force.

Prior to joining Agr’s sales team Mr Smith held sales managerial positions in the aluminium extrusion and carbon/graphite industries.

“I look forward to continuing to promote world class products to the plastic and glass container industries with the North American sales team” said Mr Smith. “As a team and a company, we are well prepared for the challenge to help our plastic and glass customers navigate the production challenges of increased demand for recycled content through products, technology and services.”

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