Emba Machinery Appoints Butler North American Sales Director Stockholm, Sweden based EMBA Machinery has an- nounced the appointment of Doug Butler as North Ameri- can Sales Director, reinforcing the company’s commitment to continued growth and customer support throughout the North American corrugated packaging market.
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In this role, Butler will lead EMBA’s sales strategy and business develop- ment efforts across the United States and Canada, strengthening relation- ships with existing customers while expanding the company’s presence throughout the region.
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Doug Butler
Butler brings more than three decades of leadership experience in the corrugated packaging and industrial manufacturing industries. His career includes executive leadership positions with International Paper, WestRock, DS Smith, and A.G. Stacker. His extensive background in commercial leadership, operations, strategic planning, and customer-focused business development positions him well to support EMBA’s continued growth and commit- ment to delivering exceptional value to customers. To ensure a seamless transition and continuity for EMBA customers and partners, George Linn will work closely with Doug over the coming months to transition sales leadership responsibilities. George’s deep industry knowledge and long-standing customer relationships, combined with Doug’s experience and fresh perspective, will provide customers with a smooth and collaborative transition while maintaining the high level of service they have come to expect from EMBA. “I am honored to join EMBA,” said Butler. “EMBA has earned a worldwide reputation for engineering excel- lence, innovation, and delivering equipment that helps customers compete at the highest level. I look forward to partnering with our customers, working alongside George during this transition, and collaborating with the talent- ed EMBA team to strengthen relationships, identify new opportunities, and continue building EMBA’s position as a premier supplier of flexo folder gluers and converting solutions throughout North America.” As North American Sales Director, Butler will focus on: • Driving strategic sales growth throughout the United States and Canada. • Expanding relationships with integrated and indepen- dent corrugated manufacturers. • Supporting customers with innovative converting solu- tions that improve productivity, quality, and profitability. • Working closely with EMBA’s engineering, service, and project management teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience. This leadership transition reflects EMBA’s continued investment in the North American market and providing customers with industry-leading technology.
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