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Vortex appoints sales manager for Mexico
QUERÉTARO, MÉXICO - Vortex announced the appointment of Efrén Shayd Carmona Loya as regional sales manager
for Mexico.
Shayd has joined the team at Vortex Latinoamérica, a division of Salina Vortex Corp. located in Querétaro, Mexico.
In this role, Shayd is responsible for working directly with
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), end users, and industry specialists to further expand Vortex sales throughout
Latin America.
Shayd brings with him more than 12 years of industrial
sales experience. Previously, he worked as a market administrator for Cemex.
"I really like the work I do; my experiences have been so

rewarding," Shayd said. "Above all, I enjoy interacting with
customers to help them improve their processes.
"I am very happy and proud to now be a part of the
Vortex family. I believe this is just the beginning of something much bigger. I hope to positively impact Vortex sales
growth with my personal sales philosophy. I believe that
if you give clients quality attention and promptly attend to
their needs with respect and cordiality, client expectations
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goals are achieved.
"Vortex has ample opportunities for growth throughout
Mexico and Latin America, and I'm poised to be a part of it."

Symaga moves toward full automation
VILLARTA DE SAN JUAN, SPAIN - As part of its 2016-18
investment plan, Symaga is moving toward full automation
for its factory.
It will add 30% mechanization and full automaton of the
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these lines.
Recent additions include two intelligent robots helping in
welding operations, reassuring quality and full compliance,
Symaga said. A new robot cell perfects compression rings, the
most complex part of the hopper silos.
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and performing processes. In addition, a high-performance
punching line keeps top quality for its hoppers and support towers.
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showed that the improvement systems are effective but have
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