Matan Appoints Eliav Priel Vice President Sales Barak, for S. America, Africa & Middle East

Rosh Ha'Ayin, Israel, May 19, 2008 - Matan, the original innovator of the Super-wide Format (SWF) digital printing industry, announces the appointment of Eliav Priel as Vice President Sales-Barak for South America, Middle East & Africa. Eliav will report to Mr. Hanan Yosefi, Matan's President & CEO, and will manage Matan's Sales activities in these regions.

This appointment strengthen Matan's sales infrastructure, and is part of a larger program to expand its business developments and collaborations in the region, following the latest introduction of the Barak line to Latin America at GOA 2008.
Eliav joined Matan early April and brings with him over 17 years of technical, marketing and sales experience in the printing industry. Prior to joining Matan, Eliav worked at Scitex Corp. Ltd. for 10 years, in different service & support management positions and later on as Sales Director for the Middle East & Africa regions.
He then spent 7 years at Megaink – developer and manufacturer of inks for the wide and super-wide digital printing industries – where he served as Vice President Marketing & Sales for North & South America, Middle East and Africa.
“I am pleased to welcome Eliav on board,” says Hanan Yosefi.
“His appointment is another step in the penetration of the Barak line worldwide. Since the Barak's launch at Fespa 2007, Matan has many happy customers in the Super-wide Format market. This opportunity called for the reinforcement of our Sales team to allow customers in other regions to experience the Barak benefits. With Eliav's proven track record and the nomination of additional partners Matan will be able to serve this new territory and customers in the most professional way"

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Matan Digital Printers has been at the forefront of color digital printing technology for over a decade, offering unique solutions for demanding applications. Our experts specialize in the development, manufacture and marketing of state-of-the-art digital printers and presses based on two environmentally friendly technologies – UV-curable inkjet and thermal transfer.   Matan's printing solutions allow users to enjoy excellent productivity, top quality printing and high durability. Matan offers a broad range of products aimed at the following major printing segments: Super-Wide Format, Tags, Labels and Tickets as well as Traffic and general signage markets.

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