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5th Axis Announces New Appointments to Sales Team

The company has appointed Eric Nekich to the position of vice president of sales, as well as brought on Sean Van Derel as a territory sales representative of the Chicago region.

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Eric Nekich, vice president of sales.
Photo Credit: 5th Axis Inc.

5th Axis Inc. has announced new additions to its sales team, including the appointment of Eric Nekich to the position of vice president of sales, as well as the appointment of Sean Van Derel as a territory sales representative of the Chicago region.

Nekich is said to have extensive experience in sales management within the manufacturing automation and workholding industries. He previously served as a sales representative and, most recently, as the national sales manager for 5th Axis. In his new role, Nekich will drive sales growth, strengthen the company’s sales team and foster relationships with machine shops, dealers, industrial distributors and automation integrators.

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Sean Van Derel, territory sales representative.
Photo Credit: 5th Axis Inc.

With the appointment of Van Derel as territory sales representative for the Chicago region, the company says it adds a wealth of product knowledge and industry experience to strategically manage sales and client relationships. He will be tasked with enhancing client relations and expanding the company’s market presence.

Mat Evans, vice president of 5th Axis, says, “These strategic staffing changes underscore our commitment to exceptional customer service and our ambition to be the preferred partner in workholding and machine tending automation. With a reinforced sales team, 5th Axis is poised to reach new heights in both national and international markets.”

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