Industry veteran James Martin has been appointed President of MBO America, said CEO Frank Bahmer. Martin was most recently President and CEO of the Printing Association of Florida, which produces the Graphics of the Americas (GOA) tradeshow. His previous tenures included Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at both Unisource Worldwide and Heidelberg Americas. MBO America is based in Marlton, New Jersey. “We needed a leader – someone of James’ caliber and experience – to steer our Americas branch as we continue to provide cutting-edge finishing equipment and educational resources for printers in this rapidly changing market,” Bahmer said. “The market now knows that MBO had prepared to meet demand for digital and hybrid lines several years ago. Because of this foresight, we’re several iterations ahead in tech development and have a good understanding of where the market is, and is heading.”
Martin’s appointment coincides with several internal and external market movements – with rapidly increasing North American demand for MBO’s modular components leading the list. Martin’s proven track record for strategic planning will insure continued growth as he guides the MBO America office – one of 5 worldwide and No. 1 in terms of revenues. The move will also help to keep the company at the forefront of the U.S. marketplace. Additionally, Martin’s substantial experience working with overseas headquarters and other worldwide locations will increase efficiencies within the company itself.
Martin is an accomplished sales and marketing executive, having demonstrated performance in SVP, VP and CEO roles, successfully leading organizations through transformational sales growth. His strongest areas include revenue growth, cost reduction, strategic planning, marketing and C-level sales strategies. Martin has a BA in Political Science from Richard Stockton College and Fordham University, and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University.
Founded in 1965, MBO (Maschinenbau Oppenweiler Binder) offers a broad array of cutting-edge, high-performance postpress solutions for conventional, digital and hybrid print operations. It’s “the only supplier that covers all bindery areas including folding, mailing and die cutting for both offset and digital environments.” The company’s 500-plus employees are based throughout the world, including headquarters in Oppenweiler, Germany, as well as Portugal, the U.S., France and China.
Martin is new MBO America President
