tna APPOINTS PATRICK AVELANGE AS VICE PRESIDENT IN THE AMERICAS

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March 21, 2014

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Dallas, USA (24 March, 2014): Global packaging solutions specialist, tna, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Avelange as vice president for the Americas. Based in Dallas, USA , Patrick takes control of operations in the region, leading the diverse and dedicated tna team which boasts customers, offices and staff from Canada through to Chile.

Academically trained with a Bachelor of International Sales Negotiations degree, Patrick brings over 15 years of experience in the packaging industry to his new role. With expertise in sales, business development and management, Patrick has also worked in the electronic components, automotive and construction stainless steel industries. After joining tna in 1999, he has held a number of key roles, most recently as general manager for Asia. Prior to this, Patrick successfully opened the tna Middle East office in Dubai and helped grow this market share to make it one of the company’s three biggest revenue earning regions.
Commenting on his appointment, Patrick said: “The Americas represent a significant market for tna and I’m delighted to be supporting our customers in this region. The role of vice president is a great honour and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and expertise of the food and packaging industry to help the team further expand and consolidate tna’s operations here.”

For more information on tna’s comprehensive range of food packaging solutions, integration expertise, and controls and integration solutions, visit www.tnasolutions.com.

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