TNA Reappoints Michael Green VP Americas


Sydney, AustraliaDallas, Texas - (June, 2008) - tna, a leading supplier of turn-key, integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, proudly announces the reappointment of Michael Green as vice president Americas, effective immediately. Michael previously served as vice president, tna Americas from 1998 to 2002.

Michael brings 18 years of sales, marketing and business management experience within the food industry. As part of his day-to-day responsibilities, he will provide management and stewardship of tna's Americas' operations: tna North America, Inc. and tnamex S. de R.L. de C.V.

Michael will continue to consolidate tna's success in snacks and other markets while integrating tna's ever expanding product range. The biggest market impact are expected in the kanga jaw (high speed - block bottom bagger) and the new roflo 3® distribution system (multi-speed, multi-directional, minimal parts).

Before rejoining tna, Michael served as general manager sales and marketing, with a global ingredient company. In this role Michael lead and managed a team selling food additives that appealed to the heath conscious consumer. The role extended into international responsibilities where Michael was able show a sound technical knowledge of his products and understanding of the needs of his customers.

"I look forward to the challenge of managing our growth throughout the Americas with the ever expanding range of complimentary equipment under the tna solutions banner," says Michael. "I am very motivated to extend the technical and marketing success tna achieved in VFFS equipment for the snack food industry into a wider range of applications, and delivering the tna advantage to our customers beyond the bagger."

"Michael's trademark drive is 'focus on the customer,' be it servicing their needs or providing a framework to make sure it happens. While it sounds cliché, he is all about going the extra mile. Given his past experience and the new skills Michael brings back to tna, there no doubt he will looking at raising the bar even higher," says Bob Fritz, director of operations, tna.

About tna
For over 25 years, tna has set the benchmark in the industry for vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging systems, creating highly efficient machines, using fewer parts with a simple design to increase maximum output and flexibility. Today, tna provides a complete line of products from its well known robag® VFFS Baggers; roflo® Product Distribution & Accumulation Equipment; Seasoning Systems; Multihead Scales; Checkweighers; Date Coders; Metal Detectors, Case Packers; Palletizers; and Complete Processing Equipment.

tna core products offer a range of robag® stand-alone and turn-key systems that are renowned in the industry for bagging speed capabilities, efficiency and overall performance. The robag® VFFS system has experienced much success in the snack, confectionery, biscuit, cereal, pasta, powder and fresh produce markets, and can form pillow, block bottom, quattro, string and canoe bags. tna remains committed to both its customers and the industry, and strives to provide the highest-quality systems and services available.

tna is the leading supplier of turn-key, integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, with an installed base of more than 3,000 systems globally. tna's unique combination of innovative technology, extensive project management experience and 24/7 global support ensures customers achieve faster, more reliable and more flexible packaged food products at lower costs and with less wastage. Additional information about the company is available on the Internet at www.tnasolutions.com.

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