Kitagawa names new VP of sales, marketing

Published
February 07, 2017 - 10:15am
Kevin Bennett to vice president of sales and marketing

Kitagawa NorthTech Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., recently announced the promotion of Kevin Bennett to vice president of sales and marketing. In addition to directing the company's North American sales and marketing efforts, Bennett will be involved with the operational aspects associated with how the company brings new workholding products and services to the market.

With the company for 7 years, Bennett previously served as national sales and marketing manager.

Said Kitagawa NorthTech President Ken Suzuki: "Kevin has been an invaluable asset to the company as the scope of his involvement has far exceeded the sales and marketing function. He has been extensively involved with operations, engineering, manufacturing, customer service and repair and service. We look forward to expanding our business and improving our position in North America. We welcome Kevin to our leadership team and will fully support him to help accomplish these very important pursuits."

Bennett said he looks forward to building on the company's reputation in the workholding industry by continuing to offer new products, solutions and services. He cited Kitagawa's Digital Grip Force Analyzer Software, Integral Steady Rests, Turnkey Steady Rest Integration Services, and Custom Engineering & Workholding Services as recent examples of the company's commitment to its customers. 

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