Gerhardt USA has new business development manager

Gerhardt, a manufacturer of cutting tools for the converting and printing industries, has appointed Mark Duke as new business development manager and technical sales representative.

Duke brings fifteen years in the narrow-web printing and converting industry and broad experience in new product development and services, manufacturing operations, and process improvement to the Gerhardt team. He will lead the charge in expanding Gerhardt USA’s presence in alternative converting markets and maintain and grow business within the northeastern part of the United States. Duke’s background in various market segments ranging from labels and flexible packaging to folding cartons and specialty/medical converting will enhance Gerhardt’s service to customers and partners.

‘Gerhardt’s fifty-year industry knowledge coupled with its state-of-the-art technology offers some of the best cutting tools and lead times on the market - giving their customers advantage over the competition,’ said Duke. ‘I look forward to leveraging my own experience to further strengthen and expand our ability to support current and new customers, helping them add value to their bottom line.’