IIMAK has announced the appointment of John Heckman to the position of senior marketing manager. In this new position, Heckman will lead global product management and growth of IIMAK’s thermal transfer ribbon business, and will be responsible for launching channel strategies and sales initiatives.

He will be based out of Ohio, reporting to Tom Bamrick, IIMAK’s vice president of sales and marketing.


Heckman’s 20-plus year career includes a wealth of B2B experience, including various marketing management roles at Avery Dennison, Tarkett North America and Oatey Company, where he made an impact on sales growth and brand leadership.
 “John brings a new dimension to our commercial team, with a focus on market connectivity and customer needs,” says Bamrick. “His time at Avery’s Label Division provided a solid foundation for success with label converters, OEMs and other channel partners as we target innovations that deliver the best customer experience possible.”


A native of Cleveland, OH, USA, Heckman received a Bachelor’s degree in communications from John Carroll University.