KBA Man's Promotion To Head US Products

Walter Chmura, KBA North America's midwest regional vice president, has been promoted to vice president of product management.

In his new position, Chmura will be responsible for customer research, product development, technical assistance to the sales force, application analysis and assisting with product demonstrations.

For the past two years, Chmura had been overseeing the midwestern USA sales team for KBA.

He will continue to be based in Chicago.

Chmura has more than 23 years of extensive experience in the printing industry.

He began his career as a pressman, demonstrator, service manager and plant manager at a printing company.

Chmura moved in to printing press sales 14 years ago as showroom manager, product manager and then national accounts manager.

He was responsible for providing national sales support for another press manufacturer, where management turned to him for help to close their most challenging deals.

Chmura commented: "I will be the special liaison between the factory in Germany and our sales force and customers.

KBA North America is the unparalleled leader in sheetfed offset press manufacturing.

The firm continues to introduce innovative press designs and a full range of products for any size printer." He continued: "I'm proud to be bringing these new designs and applications to our customers and showing them how KBA can help them to differentiate themselves from their competitors whilst growing their businesses." Ralf Sammeck, president and chief executive officer of KBA North America, said: "This will be a very important position for KBA and we feel that Walter Chmura is the right person to handle all of these tasks.

Walter has a well-rounded background that includes sales, technical knowledge and product application, which he will bring to his new position.".

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