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MIRTEC Announces Robert Horowitz Promoted to National Sales Manager
September 21, 2023 | MirtecEstimated reading time: 1 minute
MIRTEC, the ‘Global Leader in 3D Inspection Technology’ is pleased to announce that Robert Horowitz has been promoted to the position of National Sales Manager for MIRTEC’s North American Sales and Service Division.
In his new role, Rob will oversee MIRTEC’s Elite Team of Manufacturer’s Sales Representatives with a mandate on continued increase of market share and brand recognition throughout North America.
“Rob has had significant experience and success in driving sales and leading sales teams throughout his career, and we are excited to have him lead the Sales Team at MIRTEC,” said Brian D’Amico, President of MIRTEC’s North American Sales and Service Division. “Rob joined our company in October 2004 as Regional Sales Manager and has been instrumental in the continued success of MIRTEC. This promotion is further confirmation of Rob’s outstanding track record with our organization, and I am confident that this new expanded role will ensure our future growth and success.”
“With more than 17,000 systems installed throughout the world and having received a total of 45 Industry awards for our products and services thus far, MIRTEC has earned a solid reputation as one of the most progressive and dynamic suppliers of automated optical Inspection equipment to the electronics manufacturing industry,” continued D’Amico. “MIRTEC is committed to continuous improvement through innovation and strong quality leadership. Ours is a business of precision and accuracy, reproducibility and specificity, timeliness and trust. These are the real products and services that we provide to our valued customers.”
“I am honored to be awarded the position of MIRTEC’s National Sales Manager,” stated Horowitz. I am excited to be part of the continued growth of this organization and committed to working together with our outstanding team of sales professionals to increase our brand awareness and market share by helping electronics manufacturers achieve the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and profitability with our award-winning inspection technology.”
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