Frank Laughlin joins MPS Systems North America as area sales manager

Laughlin has more than 25 years of experience at various North American converters as well as press manufacturers. He has held diverse positions in the label industry, from R&D, vice president and general manager of a mid-sized converter, to trainer, regional sales manager, and sales and marketing vice president on the press manufacturing side.

In his role of area sales manager at MPS Systems North America, Laughlin is responsible for the US Southwest and West Coast.

‘MPS’s expertise in printing presses, especially in emerging technologies such as digital/flexo hybrid combined with a commitment to innovation, offers significant advantages to North American printers and converters,’ commented Laughlin. ‘I look forward to helping existing and new customers explore new opportunities in labels and flexible packaging applications with their MPS investments.’

Tim Fox, president at MPS Systems North America, added: ‘With Frank’s broad knowledge and his experience in both the converter and manufacturer side, he understands the needs in the industry like no other. The appointment of Frank to our sales team is an important step in our continued growth plan throughout North America.’

Laughlin will be present on the MPS stand at Labelexpo Americas 2018, taking place September 25-27 in Rosemont, Illinois.