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Gema USA Appoints Alvin Allen to Territory Role

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April 2, 2025

Gema USA Inc., a Graco Inc. company, has appointed Alvin Allen as territory manager serving the Southeastern United States. Allen brings more than two decades of experience in powder coating, liquid applications, and technical sales.

Prior to joining Gema, Allen held sales and technical roles at Air Power Manufacturing Solutions, Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings, C&C Industrial Sales, and Quality Industries Inc. He has managed multi-million-dollar accounts and is known for helping customers improve system performance, efficiency, and finish quality.

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“We are excited to welcome Alvin to our team,” said Shawn Hayes, sales manager at Gema USA Inc. “His depth of industry knowledge, technical insight, and passion for building lasting customer relationships align perfectly with our values and growth strategy.”

Allen has completed advanced equipment and product training and has a background in quality control, process auditing, and customer training.

Learn more at www.gemapowdercoating.com.

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