ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of Robert McKenna as regional sales manager for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Robert, who joined the business earlier this month, has over two decades of experience in packaging, inspection and automation. He spent 10 years at Ash Technologies, a specialist in digital inspection systems. This was followed by six years at AIS Ltd, delivering end-of-line automation and machine vision projects. Most recently, he worked at M Pack Ltd, where he supported customers with coding and traceability solutions using Markem-Imaje equipment.
In his new role, Robert will be responsible for leading sales activity and supporting customers across sectors including meat, poultry, medical, pharmaceutical and ready meals.
He said, “ULMA’s reputation for quality and innovation is well recognised, but it was the company’s customer-focused culture and long-term approach to partnerships that stood out to me. From the outset, the team made me feel welcome and aligned with my values. I’m looking forward to working with customers across Ireland and helping them access the benefits of ULMA’s technology and expertise.”
MD James Couldwell added, “Robert brings a wealth of experience and technical understanding that makes him ideally suited to support our customers in Ireland. His knowledge of automation, inspection and labelling systems complements ULMA’s strengths, and we’re confident he’ll play a key role in our continued growth in the region.”
