Kester with new European Sales Manager

Michael, formerly the Global Key Account Manager for the electronics assembly business unit at Henkel for more than 10 years, has been appointed to the new position at Kester, as part of the company’s strategy to expand their European sales operation. Michael will be responsible for expanding Kester’s range of soldering and solder material products in Europe by maintaining and developing business to direct accounts and distribution in industries including electronics assembly, industrial, solar, communications and automotive. Michael will also be responsible for developing sales activities in Russia and Africa. Chad Showalter, General Manager of Kester Europe, comments, “As part of our continued investment in the European market, Michael brings extensive knowledge of the assembly business that will help us expand the Kester brand further and strengthen our sales across Europe.”