Stork IMM launches new sales, service hub in New Jersey for injection-moulding machinery
By Grande Communications
GeneralCompany appoints two industry veterans to leadership posts
SWEDESBORO, N.J., June 3, 2024 – Netherlands-based Stork IMM (Stork Plastic Machinery B.V.), a leading manufacturer of injection-moulding machines for the packaging market, has announced the opening of a sales and service operation in Swedesboro, N.J. The new U.S. subsidiary, called Stork IMM USA LLC, builds upon Stork IMM’s 25-year history in the North American market. The company manufactures injection-moulding machines ranging in size from 200 to 2,000 tons for high-speed packaging applications.
To support the North American business, Stork IMM has also hired two new Directors of Business Development, George Kotzeff and Scott Molnar.
“We envision significant business opportunities in the U.S., and we’ve now laid the groundwork so we can build on our customer base,” said Gert Boers, CEO of Stork IMM. “With the establishment of domestic service and spare parts, we’re now uniquely positioned to scale up and grow our business.”
Stork IMM has partnered with Valley Group Inc. in Fishersville, Va. to provide machine installation, field service and maintenance support for Stork IMM’s existing and new customers. “This partnership will ensure blanket support across the U.S. for all our customers,” said Boers. The company’s 2,500-square-metre facility includes spare parts, offices, and warehouse space.”
Stork IMM has sold injection-moulding machines in North America for more than 25 years. The company’s robust, high-speed injection-moulding machinery is a superior solution for the production of food-grade, thin-wall packaging made of polyolefins (PE and PP). Key applications include closures, tubs, containers, and cups along with flower pots, and paint pails and buckets.
Stork IMM’s personnel hires have held leadership roles at some of the world’s leading machine and converting companies. Kotzeff, based in California, has worked in key account-manager roles at both Husky Injection Molding Systems and Sidel Inc. Most recently, he worked as a consultant with packaging companies including Rplanet, Power Hydration, and INOSIP. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Guelph.
Molnar, based in Toronto, was formerly President of Molding Excellence (TM) Inc. in Toronto and has held leading roles in executive management, business development, and coaching/mentoring with leading companies in injection moulding, hot runners, automation, and mould cooling. Molnar has served in key leadership positions at RJG Inc, Mold-Masters, and Husky Injection Molding Systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from the Wilfrid Laurier University.
About Stork IMM
Stork IMM, founded in 1968, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-speed injection-moulding machines for the plastics-processing industry. Among the fastest injection-moulding machinery available in the market, Stork IMM products are known for robust and reliable construction. The company employs approximately 150 people at its facilities in Hengelo, Netherlands, and Meinerzhagen, Germany. For more information, visit www.storkimm.com.
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