Butler Automatic Strengthens Leadership Team with New VP of Sales

Butler Automatic, a leading manufacturer of automatic splicing equipment for web-fed packaging and converting operations, has announced the appointment of Justin Kirkpatrick as Vice President of Sales. Kirkpatrick brings more than 15 years of global sales leadership experience in the packaging automation industry and is expected to play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and OEM partnerships.

Prior to joining Butler Automatic, Kirkpatrick held leadership positions with SupplyOne/Romanow Container, PAC Machinery, and Econocorp. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations expand into new markets, strengthen distributor networks, and drive significant revenue growth. Notable accomplishments include increasing company sales by more than 50% and developing international agent networks to support business expansion.

According to Butler Automatic President Andrew Butler, Kirkpatrick's extensive industry relationships and proven sales leadership make him a valuable addition to the organization. Kirkpatrick also expressed enthusiasm about joining a company known for its engineering excellence and collaborating with customers and OEM partners to drive future success.

As packaging manufacturers continue to invest in automation and efficiency improvements, strategic leadership appointments like this highlight the industry's focus on innovation and growth. Butler Automatic's latest move positions the company to further strengthen its market presence and customer support capabilities in the years ahead.

Source: Read the full announcement from Packaging World: https://www.packworld.com/trends/workforce/news/22971595/butler-automatic-butler-automatic-names-justin-kirkpatrick-vice-president-of-sales