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July 13, 2023 | PVAEstimated reading time: 1 minute
PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, recently held a Global Sales Meeting from June 27-29, 2023. This marked the first time in three years that the entire global sales team was able to convene in person, thanks to the lifting of travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event also served as the inaugural sales meeting at PVA’s new headquarters.
PVA’s global sales team from around the world gathered at the three-day conference, which placed a strong emphasis on education and collaboration. The meeting provided an invaluable opportunity to align sales strategies, streamline processes, and exchange valuable knowledge across all sales channels and global markets. Bringing everyone under one roof enabled the opening of key lines of communication between regions, ultimately enhancing the ability to serve PVA’s global customer base.
“This conference was a significant milestone for PVA as it brought together our sales team to foster stronger collaboration,” said Frank Hart, Global Sales and Marketing Manager of PVA. “By gathering in person, we were able to facilitate meaningful discussions and align our efforts to better serve our valued customers worldwide.”
The sales meeting covered a range of topics, including PVA’s plan for continuous improvement, software and product development, and the attendees had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the PVA production floor. On the production floor, guests delved into specific products and processes, gaining deeper knowledge to effectively promote and sell PVA's cutting-edge equipment to their customers.
“By bringing together our talented sales professionals from around the globe, we were able to foster stronger connections, build upon our collective expertise, and drive forward our mission of providing innovative and customer-centric solutions,” expressed Anthony Hynes, CEO and President of PVA.
PVA is a world-class innovator of high-quality, repeatable dispensing and conformal coating systems. The company manufactures turnkey solutions that help customers improve their competitiveness, such as coating inspection, optical bonding, and curing ovens.
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