US: PlantTape announces promotions, new hires

PlantTape has made promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams.

Mike McLane has been promoted to Western Sales Manager, where he will continue supporting growers and driving sales expansion in the western region. With years of experience in the industry, McCLane has played a role in helping growers transition to the PlantTape automated transplanting system.

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"I'm excited to step into this new role and continue to help growers integrate PlantTape technology to maximize efficiency and yields," said McLane.

Dominick Levari has been promoted to Eastern USA and Canadian Regional Sales Manager, where he will lead sales efforts and expand PlantTape's presence in these key markets. Since joining PlantTape, Levari has demonstrated a strong ability to connect with growers and cater to their unique needs.

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"PlantTape's automated transplanting system has transformed the way many growers approach transplanting," said Levari. "I look forward to expanding our reach and providing solutions to even more operations to help growers overcome labor challenges while increasing efficiencies."

In addition to these promotions, PlantTape has announced two new team members. Xavier Valenzuela has joined the team as a Product Development Specialist. With a background in agricultural innovation, Valenzuela will play a role in advancing PlantTape's product offerings.

Varinder Sidhu has joined as Canadian Sales Representative, bringing an understanding of the Canadian agriculture market. His experience with regional growers and understanding of market dynamics will be instrumental in supporting PlantTape's growth across Canada.

"These leadership advancements reinforce our commitment to a boots-on-the-ground approach with our customers," said Danielle Michaels, Director of North America Sales. "We work closely with growers to ensure PlantTape technology is optimized for their specific needs, and our team is present for training and ongoing support—something that sets us apart from competing technologies. The hiring and promotion of our personnel will ensure we are with our current and new customers every step of the way, providing hands-on guidance and reinforcing our dedication to their success."

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