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Posted October 7, 2014
ALPHARETTA, Ga. and GANGHESTER, Sweden – Eton Systems, a leading provider of automated Unit Production Systems (UPS) and wireless Shop Floor Control (SFC) systems for apparel and sewn products manufacturers, announced the appointment of Dan Pittman to sales consultant for North America.
With more than 40-years of manufacturing and systems experience that includes prior roles with Eton Systems, Pittman will be responsible for sales of Eton solutions throughout North America. In his new role, Dan reports to Eton Systems world headquarters in Sweden.
“I am pleased to be returning to Eton Systems,” Pittman said. “In addition to the industry-leading ETON 5000 production system, I am excited with the opportunities that the new ETONnote™ SFC solution affords sewn products manufacturers. After implementing it at my previous company, I can see why sales of this innovative data collection solution have already surpassed 1000 workstations. I look forward to helping many more companies achieve greater productivity and control through Eton products.”
Industry veteran Pittman returns to Eton Systems
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Prior to rejoining Eton, Pittman served as COO for a military and specialty products contract manufacturer. Early in his career, Pittman served in a variety of apparel manufacturing roles with Kayser-Roth, Excello Shirts, Healthtex and Bobbie Dan. He has amassed deep experience in a wide range of industrial, military, transportation interiors and other sewn-products while previously leading unit production system engineering, implementation and sales support services for Eton Systems, INA Systems and Gerber Technology.
“We welcome the deep knowledge and consultative sales expertise that Dan brings to Eton,” added Per Bringle, president of Georgia-based Eton Support U.S. “In his previous roles with Eton, he has added tremendous value to countless clients by going the extra mile to ensure their success. We look forward to working closely with him as we move Eton Systems forward.”
About Eton Systems
For 47 years, Eton Systems has improved production efficiency in diverse sewn products and technical textile industries worldwide. Eton Systems invented the Unit Production System in 1967 to streamline the production process, minimize downtime and better utilize factory space. Most recently, the company has launched the ETONnote Shop Floor Control system that can be used either in conjunction with the Eton system or as a standalone real-time data collection solution.
More than 4,000 Eton systems have been installed in the plants of prestigious customers, both large and small, in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, Australia and Africa.