JBT’s tray sealing specialist Proseal is increasing its support for the important Italian market with the appointment of Giovanni-paolo as Regional Sales Manager for the country.

Giovanni will be based at Proseal’s parent company JBT’s Centre for Excellence in Parma. The facility includes JBT’s Technology Centre for fruit and vegetable processing, protein, aseptic and HPP systems, which enables customers to assess a wide range of aseptic processing and packaging technologies and provides full testing facilities to trial solutions for their products, both remotely and in person.

As part of the Proseal customer offer, one of the company’s tray sealing machines has now been added to the test equipment at the Centre. This will allow customers to experience first-hand the effectiveness of Proseal’s tray sealing technology for the fast, efficient and hygienic sealing of a wide range of products from fresh berries and other produce, meat, poultry and fish, to sandwiches, snack foods, ready meals and fresh pasta.

Using customer supplied raw material, Proseal experts will also be able to help carry out feasibility studies on new products and processes.

“Italy is an important market for us, and Giovanni’s appointment means we now have a dedicated specialist to provide comprehensive support to our Italian customers and those in neighbouring countries,” comments Tony Burgess, Sales Director of Proseal.

“Equally important, the introduction of tray sealing technology to the Centre of Excellence offers a valuable addition to JBT’s extensive food processing and packaging solutions.”

Founded in 1998 and part of the JBT family since 2019, Proseal is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality tray sealing machines, conveyor systems and sealing tools for the food industry, with manufacturing facilities in the UK, the US and Australia. JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing industry, committed to delivering a service that surpasses customer expectations.