GREEN BAY, Wis. (News release) -- Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)--a division of Barry-Wehmiller and a supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens and package-printing industries worldwide--announced that Joe Gotshall has accepted the position of Printing, Coating and Laminating Regional Sales Manager.

In his new role, Gotshall will be responsible for the sale of PCMC's printing, coating and laminating products in the southeastern U.S., as well as in Latin America.

Gotshall has more than 15 years of sales experience in the industrial automation, packaging, tissue and printing industries. Previously, he has held roles with Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, MTorres and Futura.

Gotshall has a degree in pulp and paper science engineering from Miami University, and he also attended Santa Clara University for engineering management and the Rochester Institute of Technology for print technology.

"I'm thrilled to have Joe on our team," said Rodney Pennings, Printing, Coating and Laminating Sales Director for PCMC. "His product knowledge and expertise will be an asset to our sales team and customers, as we collaborate to deliver value-added solutions that support our customers' growth."

Gotshall resides in Atlanta.

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Travel & Living Expenses to be reimbursed along with an agreed upon daily per diem rate.

For more information, please contact Jim Thompson at: jthompson@taii.com Ph. 678-206-6010 Cell: 404-822-3412

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