To keep up with Kodak Flexcel NX System business growth, the company has added four new key members to its U.S.-based Flexo Team. The new members have a combined 83 years’ experience in the flexo industry and will be valuable assets to Kodak’s ongoing success, said the OEM.
Kodak’s Flexcel NX Platemaking System helps flexo printers, especially those in flexible packaging, to deliver greater shelf impact to brand owners. The company’s original flat-top-dot Digital Platemaking System does not add complexity to a printer’s operation or require spending large amounts of money on technological improvements.
Paul Lancelle, industry veteran and 2015 FTA Hall of Fame inductee, has joined the new product development team based in Oakdale, Minnesota, where he is applying his 25 years of experience in flexo prepress and printing operations to the commercialization of innovative new flexographic solutions.
Alexander James has joined the US&C (USA & Canada) Sales Team as an Indirect Channel Manager with a charter to support and strengthen Kodak’s network of channel partners servicing the flexo industry.
He holds a Master of Science Degree in Graphic Communications from Clemson University, is a member of the FTA Board of Directors and has participated in numerous FTA committees. He will focus on the eastern U.S. and Canada regions, and brings a wealth of domestic and international pressroom experience and expertise to this newly created role.
Rick Moncrieff also joins Kodak’s US&C Sales Team as an Indirect Channel Manager servicing the western United States and Canada regions.
A familiar face in the flexographic and packaging industry, he brings many years of commercial experience in prepress and pressroom solutions, and an impressive depth of industry knowledge that will be invaluable to channel partners and end users as he drives sales of Flexcel NX Systems and the full Kodak flexographic and letterpress portfolio.
Doug Weiss has joined the Business Development team as US&C Business Development and Brand Manager.
He will work with Kodak customers, industry partners and brand influencers to maximize the application of Kodak flexographic technology as a key enabler for business growth and as a tool to increase the efficiency and reduce the total cost of package print production.
“We’re pleased to be in a position of growth,” said Chris Payne, General Manager, Flexographic Packaging Solutions, Kodak.
“It speaks well of our products, our people and our commitment. As our business continues to grow within the US&C and at an international level, these new team members bring focused industry experience and skills that complement our existing strong Kodak organization.
