IMA DAIRY & FOOD USA  has hired packaging machinery specialist Sean Bice as its Area Sales Manager, Central US & Canada.

In this role, Sean Bice will oversee regional sales efforts and work to further extend the company’s footprint throughout these key markets.

Most recently, Mr. Bice headed up consumer packaged goods machinery sales efforts for Fastechnology Group, whose equipment portfolio includes stick pack, pouch, and form-fill-seal machines. Prior to that, he was Director of Operations for Progressive Laboratories, where his production and facility management prowess led to significant growth.

Mr. Bice comes to IMA Dairy & Food at a time when the company is introducing first-to-market innovations. For example, the packaging solutions company recently introduced a means of producing single-serve, sustainability-minded PET cups for dairy and other food items. Called ZERO Technology, the innovation tackles a longstanding sustainability hurdle in F&B materials science.

“Sean’s impressive packaging machinery background, as well as his sales track record, will help IMA DAIRY & FOOD continue to cement its presence in crucial North American markets,” said Patrick Carroll, President of IMA Dairy & Food USA. “As we continue to bring materials science breakthroughs to market, Sean will be a key part of spreading the word and growing our customer base.”