Kurt is responsible for Preco’s laser converting equipment sales. He began his career in 1980 in contract manufacturing services and has over 35 years in the laser processing industry. Kurt was instrumental for the business and technical development of laser scoring for easy open, the first laser processing application within the flexible packaging market.
Thoen has over 24 years of experience in machine design, project management, applications & technical sales of laser converting equipment. His expertise ranges from simple XY CNC to high speed web converting systems and/or fully automated laser converting lines. He holds a BS in Applied Physics and is currently Sales Manager for Preco’s Laser Converting Equipment Division.
Salvatore, an experienced multilingual European Director with more than 20 years commercial international experience within industrial, electronics, packaging and banking services. Salvatore joined the Preco staff in 2015 and is responsible for sales activities in Europe, Eastern Asia and Russia.
Volker, a certified Electrical Engineer, has over 20 years experience in die cutting and material handling processes and 10 years in laser based systems. He is responsible for Preco’s sales and technical support in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Scandinavia and service support throughout Europe.
Mark has more than 20 years in engineering, operations, and business development experience at Preco. He championed embedding data acquisition systems to the company’s process capabilities and analysis in the earliest days of micro-perforation. As the Director of Applications Engineering and Contract Manufacturing Sales, he continues to drive new technologies and business opportunities. Mark has degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Joel is responsible for developing and building relationships for key accounts. He has over 35 years of experience in the converting industry both in previous ownership and sales roles utilizing laser and die cutting technology. His goal is to work with customers to provide the most effective converting solutions by coordinating Preco application engineering along with optimal Preco converting equipment. His consultative sales approach involves working with customers on conceptual projects which can evolve into eventual converting production runs.
Luke joined Preco as a sales engineer in 2016 assisting in inside sales, business development projects, and marketing related projects. Luke completed his Industrial Engineering BS from the University of Missouri in 2013. Prior work experience includes sales engineer for an industrial automation and safety distributor and a co-op at Harley-Davidson.
Darren has the sales responsibility for the lower Midwest and provides innovative and cost effective die cutting solutions for Preco’s customers. He was hired in 2006 with over 25 years in the manufacture of printed circuit boards, membrane switches and graphic overlays.
Ken has been involved in manufacturing, development, parts management and sales for the hydraulic press industry for close to 40 years. Hired in 1998 as a Regional Sales Manager, Ken represents Preco on the East Coast and in the Southern states.
Chris is responsible for die cutting sales and marketing. He has been with Preco since 1997 and has over 35 years of contributing to the converting industry, in areas of flatbed and rotary die cutting and industrial screen printing. He holds a liberal arts degree in Chemistry with a Language Arts minor.
Salvatore, an experienced multilingual European Director with more than 20 years commercial international experience within industrial, electronics, packaging and banking services. Salvatore joined the Preco staff in 2015 and is responsible for sales activities in Europe, Eastern Asia and Russia.
Volker, a certified Electrical Engineer, has over 20 years experience in die cutting and material handling processes and 10 years in laser based systems. He is responsible for Preco’s sales and technical support in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Scandinavia and service support throughout Europe.
