Butler Automatic announces sales director

Butler Automatic announces that Bob Hamilton joined its sales team as Sales Director—East.

Jul 31st, 2018

Bob will be responsible for growing Butler equipment sales and key OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) partnerships.

“Butler Automatic has a unique position in the packaging industry where the focus on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and the exponential growth of flexible packaging applications are top-of-mind. Bob joining our team is well-timed and opportune.” states Phil Johnson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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