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Tim Cook, Sato America, passes away

Tim Cook, President of Sato America passed away suddenly on February 12, 2019.

Tim Cook
Tim Cook

Tim was a well-known and respected industry veteran with 25 years of experience in the data collection, labeling, and printing industry gained through various organizations including Monarch Marking Systems, Paxar Corp., Zebra Technologies, Lowry Computer Products, and Honeywell Scanning and Mobility.

Tim had a larger than life personality, a kindness to his core, and a strong commitment to his Sato team and customers alike.

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