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PARMI USA Expands Mexico Presence with the Addition of Omar Lopez as Sales Manager for Northern Region
July 29, 2025 | PARMI USAEstimated reading time: 1 minute
PARMI USA, INC., a leader in advanced 3D inspection systems, is pleased to announce the hiring of Omar Lopez as Sales Manager for Northern Mexico. This strategic addition supports PARMI’s expanding operations and growing customer base in one of the most active manufacturing regions in the Americas.
Based in Monterrey, Omar brings more than 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing and capital equipment sales. Prior to joining PARMI, he served as Regional Sales & Key Account Manager at Kurtz Ersa Inc., where he led sales growth and supported key customers across Mexico. His career has also included technical and engineering roles at Johnson Controls and Acuity Brands, giving him valuable insight into the needs and challenges of SMT production environments.
“We’re excited to welcome Omar to the PARMI team,” said Juan Arango, Head of Sales and Business Development at PARMI USA. “He brings a strong blend of technical knowledge, regional experience, and customer focus that will help us continue to deliver exceptional results in Northern Mexico.”
Omar holds a Master’s in Business Administration and Finance from Universidad del Valle de México and an Engineering Degree in Mechatronics from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Certified in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, and fluent in both English and Spanish, Omar is well-equipped to support complex projects and technical collaboration with manufacturers in the region.
In his new role, Omar will focus on helping customers achieve their production goals through tailored inspection solutions.
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