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Industry Veteran Matt Bain Joins Matrix USA
September 11, 2023 | Matrix USA Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Industry equipment service veteran, Matt Bain, has joined Matrix USA as Western Regional Manger of Equipment Services. Many know Matt from his many years of service at his company Tanco Services, Inc. This company is now part of Matrix USA’s Equipment Business. Matt will be leading the service efforts in the Western Region for the growing Hakuto and Advanced Engineering product lines as well as new equipment lines and equipment calibration services planned in the coming year.
“We are delighted to have Matt join the Matrix equipment team. Matt has worked with us for many years and has installed and serviced many of the 50 Hakuto dry film cut sheet laminators installed in the last 7 years. He is well known in our marketplace for exceptional service and customer support. Now on-board full time, he will be working with us to grow our service team and to add and enhance our portfolio of service products offered to our customers”, stated Bob Berg, VP Business Development and Manager of Matrix Equipment Group.
For equipment service requests or to learn more about the Matrix Equipment Service team please contact your local Matrix customers service office or visit us online at www.matrixelectronics.com/products/equipment.
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