SPGPrints America has added two experienced sales professionals at its American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina to support the growth of its graphics business in Canada and the United States.
Jeffrey Ardo has been appointed Graphic Sales Manager, taking responsibility for SPGPrints’ DSI UV-Inkjet Label Press and Rotary Screen Printing Program. In his new role he will provide guidance and application advice to ensure customers achieve smooth installations and optimum return on investment. A graduate in Printing Management & Sciences at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Ardo has more than 30 years’ print industry experience, with key roles in colour reproduction and sales, as well as marketing.
Tyler York also joins the SPGPrints Graphics Sales team in Charlotte. A graduate in landscape architecture from the College of Environment and Design, University of Georgia, he has held consultative and sales roles, handling wide-format printing accounts for clients in architectural and landscape design bureaus, sign shops and graphic design agencies. He also brings expertise in workflow automation systems thanks to his recent experience as a production print specialist.
“This year, we’ve enjoyed significant success with the first installations of our digital UV-inkjet technology, and further penetration of the Rotary Screen Integration systems in the label and packaging market,” said Edward Scheppink, Managing Director at SPGPrints Americas. “We’re excited to welcome Jeffrey and Tyler, who complement our USA operation with additional significant industry expertise. The extension of our sales force further supports our growth ambitions in both conventional as well as digital graphics printing.”
SPGPrints is a global leader in the textile and graphics printing market, providing total system solutions – from screens, lacquers, inks and digital engraving to a broad range of rotary screen and digital printing systems. Being an expert in electroforming, its expertise also covers of precision metal products.
