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Grafikontrol names new North American sales VP and GM

Chris Batchelder's background in presses and substrates makes him an ideal fit for the position, the company says.

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04.19.18

Grafikontrol North America has announced the appointment of Chris Batchelder as Vice President Sales & General Manager. Ward Walsh, President of Grafikontrol North America says “We are delighted to have Chris join our team. His background in presses and substrates is an ideal preparation for the products of Grafikontrol.”

Paolo DeGrandis, Director of Grafikontrol S.p.A. in Milan, Italy, comments, “We are very happy to have Chris on board to meet our growing needs in the North American market. Chris is a great addition to the corporate team.”

Batchelder will begin his responsibilities on May 2, in time for the FTA Forum and INFOFLEX event.

Grafikontrol is a manufacturer of inspection, register, and color control equipment for the packaging, publication, and newspaper industries with offices in the US and Italy.

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