LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses announced today that Greg Kukla, a longtime district sales manager for sheetfed presses, has been promoted to the position of Midwest regional sales director, effective immediately.

"Greg is a 15-year veteran of the printing industry who has spent the major part of his career in sales at Mitsubishi," observed Dennis Dessilla, director of sheetfed sales. "He is extremely knowledgeable about the technology needs of printing companies in the Midwest. His expertise and enthusiasm have proven invaluable in supporting Mitsubishi's national sales strategy."

Kukla joined the Mitsubishi sales team in 1997. He was responsible for generating sales of sheetfed presses and serving new and existing customers in several states within the 13-state Midwest region. In his new position, he will handle sheetfed press sales and oversee the regional sales force.

Kukla began his sales career in 1994. Prior to joining Mitsubishi, he was engaged in sales of printing-related auxiliary equipment and consumables.