Lohmann Technologies, an INC. 5000 Company, Appoints Bill Payne as New Director of Sales and Marketing

HEBRON, Ky., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lohmann Technologies Corporation is proud to announce the promotion of Bill Payne, to the Director of Sales and Marketing position and assumes responsibility for the management of the graphical, renewable and technical tape businesses. 

Over the past two years Bill served in a sales management role for Lohmann Technologies with his primary focus being on the development of graphical sales in the South and Midwest. Prior to coming to Lohmann, Bill spent 25 years with International Paper serving in various roles including National Account Management, Sales Team Leader, and Manager of Sales Administration and Planning.

Bill will report to Steven DeJong, President, who comments, "Bill is well-positioned to lead the continued growth we want to achieve in our existing markets, and developing strategies to help us penetrate new growth markets. As Lohmann continues to grow market share in both North and South America, Mr. Payne will manage new initiatives across sectors."

"I'm looking forward to using my experience to help this company grow. We plan to build on our technical expertise and commitment to excellent customer service as we expand across markets," Mr. Payne said.

About Lohmann Tapes

Lohmann, a U.S. subsidiary of Germany-based Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG, is a global leader in adhesive solutions and employs over 100 engineers, plant workers, sales people and support staff at manufacturing plants in San Jose, CA; Hebron, KY; and Orange, VA, along with distribution partners throughout North and South America.

Car emblems, flat screens, mobile telephones, furniture, roof insulation, solar modules, ECG electrodes, diagnostic test strips, hospital blankets, diaper closures or packaging printing - without adhesive products the world would look very different. Backed by a 160-year-long company history, Lohmann is a pioneer in the field of adhesive tape technologies that have replaced rivets, welding and screws as joining methods in many sectors.

Today, the company group offers the world's most cutting-edge adhesive solutions for the processing industry and operates at 28 international locations around the world with 1500 employees and has exclusive sales partners in over 50 countries.

Press Contact:

Lauren Fritsch
804.803.1863
[email protected]

Sales Contact:

Stan Riches
National Sales Manager
[email protected]
859.393.6074

SOURCE Lohmann Tapes