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Kaz Matsuyama appointed Managing Director of SATO International
Singapore, July 18, 2007 - SATO, a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry and a leader in barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions has announced the appointment of Kaz Matsuyama as Managing Director of SATO International with effect from July 13, 2007.
Toshihiro Waki , COO - International Operations of SATO Corporation, who was until recently Managing Director of SATO International, is taking on a new leadership role as Chairman of SATO International.
Kaz Matsuyama was one of the pioneer members of SATO International (at the time Barcode SATO International) in 2001. He has been leading the sales and marketing development activities of the global headquarters. He was instrumental in the setting up
of the structure to support the international businesses’ key functions, including the recently established three regional Headquarters.
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Kaz Matsuyama:
Managing Director of SATO International
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In his new role, he will have overall responsibility of managing international operations: strategy formulation and day-to-day implementation of plans to achieve the international businesses’ objectives.
“ His solid experience, understanding of the company’s
vision and unique values, and commitment to extending
our “DCS & Labelling” business approach worldwide make him ideally suited to lead the international businesses”, said Toshihiro Waki, COO - International Operations of SATO Corporation and Chairman of SATO International.
About SATO
SATO is a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry and the inventor of the world’s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionised the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) & Labelling concept – a total barcode and labelling solution providing high quality barcode printers, scanners/hand-held terminals, label design software and consumables. SATO is one of the first in the industry to introduce a complete, multi-protocol EPC-compliant, UHF RFID solution.
SATO is publicly listed on the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan. It has worldwide offices in the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Poland, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and China. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, it reported revenues of US$705 million. More information about SATO Corporation can be found at www.sato.co.jp/english
About SATO International
SATO’s international global headquarters, SATO International Pte. Ltd is located in Singapore. Previously an international division, it was incorporated as a holding company in Singapore in 2001 to oversee the sales, marketing and customer services activities of all its Group Member Companies. More information about SATO International can be found at www.satoworldwide.com
Contact:
Junko Ono
Manager, Communications & Business Planning
SATO International PTE. LTD.
438A, Alexandra Road #05-01/04
Alexandra Technopark
Singapore 119967
Tel: (65) 6271-2122
Fax: (65) 6271-2151
Email: junko.ono@sato-int.com
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