Building on an extensive career in manufacturing and technical sales, John Schrantz has joined Provident Group as technical sales representative for the Western region of the United States. He brings a solid background in territory management and in building long-standing customer relationships in the flexographic printing industry.

A seasoned road warrior with an entrepreneurial spirit and a hunter mindset, Schrantz says, “I see my job as technical problem-solver for printing companies to help them increase productivity and decrease downtime.”

“John is a seasoned technical sales strategist and tactician who can help Provident deliver the premium level of support customers expect from us,” says Andy Gillis, general manager of Provident Group. “John has a proven record of understanding the needs of flexographic printers and providing go-to-market strategies, skills that will be a tremendous asset to Provident, our clients and supplier partners.”

Previously, Schrantz held key sales management and technical roles at Trisoft Graphics, Lohmann GmbH & Company and Matrix Seal King.