New sales manager for Medica Packaging

Benson Group has appointed Sarah Serlenga as sales manager for its Medica Packaging business, based in Crewe, UK. With this appointment the pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging specialist has filled a key role in the business as Medica looks forward to growth in the UK and Europe.

Serlenga brings with her a wealth of experience, having been involved in sales to the pharmaceutical market for many years. Most recently she was sales manager for Europlaz Technologies, selling injection molding services for medical devices. Her experience in the print sector includes sales roles with MeadWestvaco and CCL Labels.

Commenting on her appointment, Serlenga said: ‘It was a great delight to receive a telephone call from Peter Brassington at Medica offering me the position. I have wanted to work for the company for many years. They have an excellent reputation within the industry, and are seen as the “crme-de-la-crme” of packaging printers in the pharmaceutical market.

‘I am looking forward to selling the services of Medica Packaging, and also the capabilities of the Benson Group as a whole. There is a significant amount of knowledge and expertise in carton production within the group that can benefit customers from all sectors.’

Commenting on the appointment, Peter Brassington, general manager of Medica Packaging, said: ‘Sarah’s experience in the carton, leaflet and label sectors of the pharmaceutical packaging market made her the ideal candidate to fill the sales management role. I am convinced that her experience and knowledge will be tremendous assets for us as we look to further expand our business.’