Press release submitted on behalf of LS Mtron.
As demand for its equipment continues to grow in Latin America and the U.S., LS Mtron has expanded its sales and service organization, strengthening local support for customers across the region. The company has announced a series of new hires and partnerships with independent sales dealers to help customers maximize equipment performance throughout the life of their machinery—from initial equipment selection and installation to process optimization, maintenance and ongoing technical support.
“Customers want more than just reliable equipment. Our expanding network of sales and service professionals gives them access to knowledgeable partners who can respond quickly to their needs, understand their applications and address their challenges,” said LS Mtron President Paul Caprio said. “Our goal is to be close to our customers. Whether they’re evaluating new equipment, troubleshooting an application or planning future capacity, we want experienced people available to help them make informed decisions.”
The newest members of the LS Mtron team include:
- Robert Herman, regional sales manager for the Northeast. With more than 40 years of experience spanning engineering, sales, and technical solutions, Herman fills a role previously held by Mitch Fournier, who has retired. Most recently, Herman served as a key account manager for Piovan / Unadyn; he also has worked as the business development manager for Engel North America’s medical division, following a stint with Engel Austria. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in mechanical engineering, he has worked as an engineer.
LS Mtron also has added to its independent sales network. New agents include:
- Diego Batista and Andrea Madriz, both of HDI Inc. Based in Santo Dominigo, Dominican Republic, Batista will represent the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean, and Haiti. Madriz will represent Costa Rica.
- Butch Chojnacki, of Precision Plastics Equipment, of Parkville, Mo., who will cover Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska
- Michael Green, of Cincinnati Process Technologies, LLC
- Blake Snee, of Southeastern Polymer Machinery, who is based in Tampa, and will cover Florida for LS Mtron.
About LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines
LS Mtron is part of the LS Group, a South Korean-based conglomerate with over 25,000 employees, annual revenues of over $45 billion and profit of approximately $2 billion. LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines (LS IMM), a division of LS Mtron, was started in 1969 by South Korean tech giant LG Corporation, one of the world’s largest plastic molders. Founded initially to satisfy their own production needs for injection molded components used in their world-famous TVs, appliances, electronics, and other products, today LS IMM produces thousands of machines a year, not only for use by our network of LS-related and LG-founded companies but also for thousands of molders around the world.
Since 2021, the LS Group has invested $722 million in a number of its businesses in the U.S., demonstrating unwavering commitment to long-term growth and innovation.
Beginning with the development of Korea’s first injection molding machines, LS IMM prides itself on quality, service and fast deliveries. The combined strength of the LS family of companies allows us to solve many of the world’s supply-chain challenges.
Because of this, LS IMM can provide new custom molding machines to our customers in North America in just 100 days from casting to cargo, or even faster from our stocked inventory.