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Prototron Circuits Appoints Marv Clark to Handle Southeast Sales
August 14, 2017 | Prototron CircuitsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Prototron Circuits has appointed industry sales professional Marv Clark to handle the company’s sales in the Southeastern section of the United States.
Clark has a long history of PCB sales holding key positions in a number of companies including Westwood Associates and Photocircuits. He is very well versed in the sales and marketing of all printed circuit board technologies and services.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Marv’s experience and professionalism on the Prototron sales team. As we continue to grow our sales coverage to all corners of the country, Marv is a welcome addition to our team,” said Dave Ryder, president of Prototron Circuits.
Added Clark, “I look forward to becoming a productive member of the Prototron sales team. Their excellent reputation as one of our country’s leading producers of production quality quick-turn printed circuit boards is the key reason why I wanted to join their team. I look forward to introducing them to my customer base in the Carolinas.”
About Prototron
Celebrating its 30th year in business, Prototron Circuits is one of the industry leaders in high-tech quick-turn printed circuit boards. Their continued outstanding performance (98%+ Quality and Delivery) has made them a true preferred source of all companies needing reliable QTA PCBs. Prototron is AS 9100 certified and MIL-PRF 31032 Qualified.
Prototron has facilities in Redmond, Washington and Tucson, Arizona.
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