Lorenz was previously vice president of sales at the US company, which recently purchased UK sheeting specialist Apollo Sheeters.

He has more than 27 years of industry experience in the industry. In his new role, Lorenz will be responsible for all aspects of the business, including new equipment sales, after-market sales, customer service, field service, engineering and manufacturing.

In addition, he will continue to be responsible for the sheeter product line worldwide, including the new associates, products and UK operation of Apollo Sheeters.

MarquipWardUnited’s chief executive Timothy Sullivan said: Randy has made a significant contribution as a leader through his mentorship of other leaders and associates and our organisation will benefit from his growing skills in this area.

He also brings his high level of passion and intensity to our organisation as we continue to face the challenges of serving a competitive global market. Randy will be instrumental in our ongoing endeavour to build MarquipWardUnited into a company with the people, technology and financial strength to compete in the world market for corrugated machinery, he added.