US-based developer and manufacturer of integrated software and hardware automation systems for manufacturers and retailers in the sewn products and flexible materials industries Gerber Technology has made to new appointments in North America. William (Bud) Staples, Jr. has been appointed as regional vice president, PDM/FLM and Fashion Solutions for North America and Jeff Rosenzweig has been named regional vice president, CAD/CAM Sales for North America and the Caribbean.

In his new role, Mr Staples will be responsible for sales of the PDM/PLM business throughout North America, as well as managing Gerber’s strategic (key) accounts in the fashion industry across the continent. He has more than 28 years experience at Gerber Technology, most recently holding the position of regional director for Gerber’s North America North region.

Mr Rosenzweig will be responsible for the sales of Gerber’s software and system solutions across North America, as well as managing Gerber’s strategic (key) accounts in the industrial sector across the continent. Having worked at Gerber Technology for nearly 30 years, he most recently held the position of regional director, North America South.