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Harpak-ULMA hires Ken Poxon as national sales manager, Canada

Harpak-ULMA Packaging, packaging machinery and integrated systems supplier to the meat, snack, cheese, produce, prepared meals, bakery, and medical industries, has announced that Ken Poxon has joined the company as National Sales Manager, Canada.

Most recently, Poxon has been the Territory Sales Manager in Canada for Marel, Incorporated. Prior to this, he has spent worked for packaging and processing equipment suppliers such as Multivac and Edson Packaging.

"Ken's experience in both the packaging industry and specifically food and non-food market segments makes him a great fit for our team”, states Harpak-ULMA President Jan Erik Kuhlmann.

“Ken’s understanding of integrated packaging lines allows him to provide value to Harpak-ULMA’s customer base seamlessly and immediately.  As Harpak-ULMA grows into Canada, the company is excited to kick off the New Year with Ken on its team.”

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