PRIMEdge, Inc. helps the meat and food industry increase yield and improve productivity with its premium-quality cutting edges, replacement parts and sharpening equipment. PRIMEdge brings four generations of old-world craftsmanship together with modern-day technology. Backed by the heritage of the Cozzini family since 1905, we pride ourselves in our artisan knife sharpening expertise and evolving technology that guarantees consistent cuts, chops, slices and grinds. Whether your… Show more PRIMEdge, Inc. helps the meat and food industry increase yield and improve productivity with its premium-quality cutting edges, replacement parts and sharpening equipment. PRIMEdge brings four generations of old-world craftsmanship together with modern-day technology. Backed by the heritage of the Cozzini family since 1905, we pride ourselves in our artisan knife sharpening expertise and evolving technology that guarantees consistent cuts, chops, slices and grinds. Whether your application requires cutting, chopping, slicing or grinding, we optimize your operations by tailoring cutting angles, widths, serrations, materials and coatings specific to your application needs. For more than 100 years, we’ve handled the toughest cutting and sharpening challenges for our customers across the globe with precision-milled, expertly-sharpened, premium-quality grinders, emulsifiers, slicers, dicers, bowl choppers, and other cutting equipment for all major makes and models.Headquartered in Chicago, PRIMEdge has a network of global sales agents in over 65 countries with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, and Sweden.Websitehttp://www.primedge.com Show less

The role of the Industry Sales Manager (ISM) is to be the industry process expert responsible for reaching the commercial targets agreed for the US region.

My key customers:Smithfield Tyson Red Meat (including case ready) JBS

Liaison between our customers and internal stakeholders

A new year – a new brand nameMarel Acquiring MPS in 2016With the acquisition in 2016 of MPS Meat Processing Systems, Marel has added a substantial portfolio of equipment and systems for primary processing to an already extensive portfolio for secondary and further processing. MPS Meat Processing Systems and the brands of Butina, KJ and Durand have changed to Marel Meat. Marel Meat is the leading global supplier of integrated systems and advanced stand-alone… Show more A new year – a new brand nameMarel Acquiring MPS in 2016With the acquisition in 2016 of MPS Meat Processing Systems, Marel has added a substantial portfolio of equipment and systems for primary processing to an already extensive portfolio for secondary and further processing. MPS Meat Processing Systems and the brands of Butina, KJ and Durand have changed to Marel Meat. Marel Meat is the leading global supplier of integrated systems and advanced stand-alone processing equipment to the red meat industry – from live animal receipt to finished packs.For many years, Marel Meat has worked closely with the meat industry, building up an extensive knowledge of meat processing and investing heavily in product development to create innovative equipment, systems and software for red meat processing – especially in the areas of slaughtering, deboning and trimming and case ready.Marel Meat comprises three strategic centers with distinct meat knowledge:Lichtenvoorde, Holland – development, sales and service of solutions for primary processingGardabaer, Iceland – development, sales and service of solutions for secondary processingBoxmeer, Holland – development, sales and service of solutions for secondary and further processingMarel Meat has a dedicated R&D team to constantly ensure that we are providing the meat industry with the latest technology in processing equipment. We develop, market and support equipment for all stages of the meat processing value chain, covering the stages from live animal receipt through deboning and trimming to further processing or cutting and packing for dispatch. Our product portfolio ranges from single stand-alone equipment to integrated production lines and turnkey systems. Show less

MPS Meat Processing Systems (www.mps-group.nl) is a global provider of advanced automated slaughter systems for pigs, cattle and sheep, cutting and deboning lines, intra-logistic systems for the food industry and industrial waste water treatment systems.We have an in-house responsibility for the design, engineering, production and installation of slaughter-, cut up and deboning systems as well as waste water treatment systems. MPS has worldwide experience in over 4500 projects in more… Show more MPS Meat Processing Systems (www.mps-group.nl) is a global provider of advanced automated slaughter systems for pigs, cattle and sheep, cutting and deboning lines, intra-logistic systems for the food industry and industrial waste water treatment systems.We have an in-house responsibility for the design, engineering, production and installation of slaughter-, cut up and deboning systems as well as waste water treatment systems. MPS has worldwide experience in over 4500 projects in more then 100 countries. For all delivered systems there is support from an extensive MPS 24/7 service network.MPS is headquartered in the Netherlands (Lichtenvoorde), where 390 of the now nearly 700 employees work. MPS has its own production sites in the Netherlands and China and sales offices in North America, Russia, Germany, Spain, France, Poland and China.Responsible for sales of service contracts and spare parts. Show less

Graintec is an engineering company with more than 30 years of experience in the pet food/aquatic feed industry. It is one of the industry's leading solution providers and true experts in turnkey plants and upgrades. Graintec also offers complete design driven on quality and capacity with an special emphasis on high feed safety standards, and efficient production in the aquatic feed and pet food industry.As the Pet Food Market Commercial Project Manager, in North America, I was… Show more Graintec is an engineering company with more than 30 years of experience in the pet food/aquatic feed industry. It is one of the industry's leading solution providers and true experts in turnkey plants and upgrades. Graintec also offers complete design driven on quality and capacity with an special emphasis on high feed safety standards, and efficient production in the aquatic feed and pet food industry.As the Pet Food Market Commercial Project Manager, in North America, I was responsible for the sales of Graintec’s solutions and services. My responsibilities included -market surveys -visits to existing and potential clients, suppliers, and cooperation partners within the pet food industry. -Presentations of Graintec's solutions and services. -Preparation of quotations, including cost calculation.-Participation in negotiations and conclusion of contracts. -Preparation and follow up of sales forecast and other relevant tasks necessary to achieve goals established by upper management. Show less

Contracted on project basis for SFK America, Inc. supervising various projects, educating staff members, servicing and trouble shooting on installations of their slaughtering equipment in North America.Contracted on project basis for System Cleaners A/S System Cleaners is specialised in open surface cleaning systems for the food and beverage industry.

Butina has more than 35 years of experience in the development, design and production of CO2-Stunning Systems and Automatic Driveway Systems for handling of up to 1500 pigs per hour. Responsible for starting up and running a new service concept in North America on a wide range of CO2-stunning systems for slaughterhouses.Responsible for service, sales regarding equipment overhauls and spare parts to both new and existing clients.

Haarslev Industries manufacturers processing equipment to customers in the meat, pet food, fish, oil, environmental protection and biofuel industries world-wide.Responsible for project communication with the customer regarding installation of new equipment and servicing on existing equipment.Responsible for sales of service contracts and scheduling crews for installations of a wide range of processing equipment, for the rendering, fish meal and food industry.Responsible… Show more Haarslev Industries manufacturers processing equipment to customers in the meat, pet food, fish, oil, environmental protection and biofuel industries world-wide.Responsible for project communication with the customer regarding installation of new equipment and servicing on existing equipment.Responsible for sales of service contracts and scheduling crews for installations of a wide range of processing equipment, for the rendering, fish meal and food industry.Responsible for warehouse, procurement and all logistics. Show less

SFK (Now Frontmatec) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative and total solutions to the food industry. The systems comprise advanced products and plants for slaughtering of cattle, pigs and sheep, lairage facilities, logistics and production control systems. Responsible for the management, maintenance, servicing and trouble shooting on installations of slaughtering equipment in North America.Responsible for educating and training clients on products, equipment and… Show more SFK (Now Frontmatec) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative and total solutions to the food industry. The systems comprise advanced products and plants for slaughtering of cattle, pigs and sheep, lairage facilities, logistics and production control systems. Responsible for the management, maintenance, servicing and trouble shooting on installations of slaughtering equipment in North America.Responsible for educating and training clients on products, equipment and service.Responsible for service budgets and estimating costs, resulting in reducing costs for the companyWorked collaboratively and efficiently with engineers in Denmark Show less

Odense Steel Shipyard (Danish: Odense Staalskibsværft) was a Danish shipbuilding company located in Odense. It was best known for building container ships for its parent group, A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, including the Mærsk E-class which at the time was the biggest container ships in the world. The global financial crisis led to Maersk announcing its closure of Odense Steel Shipyard It was the leading European Shipyard Company in building tall ships for the container industry - up to… Show more Odense Steel Shipyard (Danish: Odense Staalskibsværft) was a Danish shipbuilding company located in Odense. It was best known for building container ships for its parent group, A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, including the Mærsk E-class which at the time was the biggest container ships in the world. The global financial crisis led to Maersk announcing its closure of Odense Steel Shipyard It was the leading European Shipyard Company in building tall ships for the container industry - up to 15.500 TEU.Responsible for installation and testing of impulse pipelines for various areas of the ship e.g. engine room, cargo area etc. Show less

As an apprentice I worked with installation, assembly, maintenance and repair of marine engines. testing of Auxiliary machinery, piping and pumping systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, control and monitoring systems.Furthermore I became skilled in operations of several pieces of equipment, e.g. CNC machines, lathes, milling machines and welding in mild steel, stainless steel & aluminium.