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Shibuya Hoppmann appoints national sales manager

Shibuya Hoppmann promoted Nick Whitefrom OEM manager to national sales manager to oversee national sales initiatives, new product developments, and coordinate national customer’s needs.

Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation, a member of the Shibuya Group and a manufacturer of customized automation systems machinery, promoted Nick White, OEM manager, to national sales manager, effective Jan. 1, 2017.

“The initiative Nick took to learn, understand, and know our business in under two years has given the company great confidence that he will flourish in this new position and will continue to support the goals of the company and our customers nationwide,” says Gary Marsh, executive vice-president of sales.

As national sales manager, White will work with customers and sales representatives, and be responsible for maintaining the company’s national sales initiatives, new product developments, and coordinate the needs of national customers.

White will continue to be based out of the Shibuya Hoppmann sales office in Indianapolis.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to work together with a great sales team. Not only to continue to expand our brand, but to ensure our customers continue to receive the quality and service they have come to expect from Shibuya Hoppmann products,” White says.

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