EFI appoints new GM for its packaging division

Matteucci will head for the Almassora (Castellón), Spain-based EFI Building Materials and Packaging business, which manufactures a single-pass inkjet corrugated board and ceramic products – the EFI Nozomi C18000 direct-to-board printer and EFI Cretaprint tile decoration printers. His role also includes directing operations for EFI’s new Cubik line and managing the Almassora facility’s development and commercialization of high-quality single-pass inkjet technologies in new and adjacent markets.

‘I would like to thank José Luis for his dedication and contributions to EFI and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,’ said EFI chairman and CEO Jeff Jacobson. ‘I am also very pleased to welcome Evandro into his new role, where he will deliver sound, customer-focused management advantages that reflect his extensive print technology expertise. I know he will make a significant impact as we continue to bring more productivity, value and innovation to the markets we serve.’

Matteucci’s international career spans more than 25 years in the printing industry in sales, marketing and general management roles. Most recently, he was global VP for Marketing, Business Development and Product Management in the Kodak Print Systems Division. 

‘EFI is in a very exciting phase right now, and I am pleased to participate in the groundbreaking work taking place to make it an even more innovative company,’ said Matteucci. ‘EFI’s Nozomi and Cretaprint solutions have had unparalleled impact driving the analog-to-digital transformation, and I am dedicated to continuing that momentum by helping customers capture new opportunities.’