Tecnau and Sitma appoint Trickel

Tecnau and Sitma USA have appointed Ron Trickel as vice president of service, engineering, purchasing and manufacturing, effective January 1, 2026.

Trickel brings experience from a career spanning the U.S. Air Force and multiple roles in the print industry. He joined StorageTek in 1987, advancing through positions in quality engineering and regional service leadership as the company transitioned through ownership by Siemens-Nixdorf Printing Systems, Océ and Canon.

From 2007 onward, Trickel held executive leadership positions within Océ and Canon's Production Print Division, where he managed a nationwide service organization supporting customers. His responsibilities included building strategic partnerships with enterprise clients and guiding the organization's evolution from monochrome toner systems to high-speed color inkjet technology.

'We are thrilled to welcome Ron to the Tecnau and Sitma USA teams,' commented Francis McMahon, president and chief marketing officer. 'His experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional value to our customers.'

In his new role, Trickel will oversee service operations, engineering, purchasing and manufacturing for both Tecnau Inc. and Sitma USA, which provide finishing and packaging equipment for digital print and e-commerce applications.

'I'm excited to join Tecnau and Sitma USA and contribute to its mission of delivering world-class service,' noted Trickel. 'This is an incredible opportunity to build on Tecnau's strong foundation and help shape the future of service and operations for our customers.'