Syntron Material Handling announces appointments

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Syntron Material Handling announces the appointment of Brent Walker as manager of distribution for North America and Mitch Franks as our Global Vibratory Equipment Product Line Manager overseeing Heavy Duty Feeders, Screens, and Light Industry products.

 

Brent Walker

Walker has over 30 years of experience in distribution in various positions such as branch manager, national industry marketing manager for aggregate, cement and utilities as well as regional manager. Most recently, he worked as business development manager in design and fabrication.

 

Mitch Franks

Franks has over 20 years of experience in sales and operations with FMC and FMCTI and holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Mississippi State University, as well as an MBA from Auburn University.

“I look forward to returning to the material handling industry and customers while enhancing SMH’s strong reputation as we deliver best in class solutions,” said Franks.

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