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New European GM at tna
tna, the leading supplier of turn-key, integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, proudly announces the appointment of Neil Andrews as the new General Manager of tna Europe, effective immediately.
Andrews brings 20 years of expert sales and marketing experience to tna. As part of his day-to-day responsibilities, Andrews will focus on regional expansion, moving tna into new markets of interest, and expanding applications to confectionery, fresh produce, pasta and frozen foods, to name a few.
Before joining tna, Andrews was managing director for a weighing systems company that was part of a larger group of companies, where he oversaw sales operations for complete packaging lines and materials. He sat on the board of directors where he was directly involved in sales and marketing for the company. Before this position, he worked as export sales director for a company specializing in end-of-line packaging solutions including: case packing, shrink-wrapping and tray loading. At the beginning of his career, Andrews played a key role in the growth and development of a large US-based packaging systems manufacturer in the UK and Europe, which included growing the direct sales division and creating the distributor network.
“The opportunity to be a part of such a world renowned company with such high quality products and top class customer service is very exciting,” says Andrews. “I look forward to the challenge of growing the European marketplace and earning the trust of both new and existing customers.”
“Neil (Andrews) brings depth to our company with his strong customer focus and high energy level,” says Bob Fritz, director of operations, tna. “His leadership will help drive our
European division and attain the goals that have been set with his strong ability to further build successful relationships.”
tna, who is celebrating their 25th anniversary, has set the benchmark in the industry for vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging systems creating highly efficient machines using less parts with a simple design to increase maximum output and flexibility. Today, tna provides a complete line of products from its well known VFFS Baggers; roflo® Product Distribution & Accumulation Equipment; Multihead Scales; Checkweighers; Date Coders; Metal Detectors; Case Packers; Case Erectors; Palletizers; Shrink Wrappers; Seasoning Systems; and Complete Processing Equipment.
tna core products offer a range of robag® stand-alone and turn-key systems that are renowned in the industry for bagging speed capabilities, efficiency and overall performance. The robag® VFFS system has experienced much success in the snack, confectionery, biscuit, cereal, pasta and more recently, powder and fresh produce markets, and can form pillow, block bottom, quattro, string and canoe bags. tna has set the benchmark in the industry for VFFS packaging systems and remains committed to both its customers and the industry, and strives to provide the highest-quality systems and services available.
