PAWCATUCK, Conn.—Davis-Standard L.L.C. will look to boost its presence in the Southeast U.S. and Mexico with the addition of James "Jim" Chura as an aftermarket sales engineer.
Chura has 14 years of experience in the industry, most recently working as a regional sales account manager for ABB of Raleigh, N.C.
He will be responsible for driving aftermarket sales, addressing technical aspects of customer inquiries and quotations and providing after-sale assistance to customers, the company said in a news release.
"Jim understands the converting industry and the needs of our customers in the Southeast U.S.," Andrew Alaya, Davis-Standard's Vice President of Aftermarket Sales, said in a statement. "He has an excellent understanding of customer needs and available converting technologies and upgrades. This aligns well with our goal of using aftermarket services to help our customers get the most from their equipment investment, while improving profitability and product quality."
Chura is a member of the Technical Association for the Pulp, Paper and Converting Industry, and is TAPPISAFE certified.