Mastip Technology Continues U.S. Expansion with New Talent and Cleveland Office

Hotrunner Specialist Adds Industry Veteran Allen Virant as Regional Sales Manager

Slinger, Wis. – Mastip Technology, a supplier of specialist hotrunner solutions to the global plastics industry, announced today the appointment of Allen Virant as Regional Sales Manager. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Virant’s role includes responsibility for sales, application development and technical support of Mastip’s thermally optimized hotrunners and components in the Detroit Metro area, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. In addition, Allen will oversee the company’s new Cleveland office.

“With over 40 years of plastics industry experience, Allen brings a wealth of knowledge and connections to Mastip,” said David Shirley, general manager, Mastip Inc. “We’re pleased to add him to our growing team and confident he will be an invaluable resource to our existing and future clients in these vital markets.”

“Mastip’s willingness to think outside the box and expertise in new product development is second to none,” said Virant. “This team shares my approach to product and program management, and recognizes the importance of materials management in the evolution of hotrunner technology. I’m excited to join such a forward-thinking company and to help bring Mastip’s innovative solutions to market.”

Virant has held a series of senior sales and service positions throughout the years with notable companies including Diamond Shamrock, Plasticolors, Ferro Corp and Interstate Chemical. Most recently, he served as the National Accounts – Technical Business Manager for Greenchem Industries. He holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Baldwin-Wallace College. Virant currently resides in the Greater Cleveland area with his wife Pam.

For more information on Mastip and its complete line of hotrunner solutions, visit www.mastip.com or contact Mastip Inc. at +1 262 644 9400 or northamerica@mastip.com.

About Mastip:
Mastip is a pioneer of the global plastics hot runner industry which today has an estimated worth of $2.6 billion dollars annually and is trusted to deliver and support solutions for customers globally. Mastip’s thermally optimized hot runners and components enable customers worldwide to deliver the highest quality plastic components and products to consumers for the lowest cost in segments ranging from medical, electrical and appliances to electronics and automotive. The company delivers solutions in over 40 countries via distribution partners and subsidiary operations in the USA, Europe and China and has an effective global corporate account program for multinational customers. www.mastip.com