KHS has lost Mark Arrant

With heartfelt sorrow, KHS announces the loss of Mark Arrant to cancer on November 11, 2008. Mark had a distinguished career with KHS, beginning June 16, 1999 as Manager – Capping Systems and working his way up through the ranks to finally being named President KHS USA, Inc. in November of 2004 and successfully leading the company through July 2007. Prior to coming to KHS, Mark worked for Alcoa for 5 years in Indianapolis as Manager – Engineering and Field Service.

During his tenure at KHS, Mark was instrumental in the success of many projects and new technologies such as pressure sensitive labeling in the USA, the development of a sales and service organization for KHS, acquisition and integration of KHS Bartelt and KHS Kisters in the USA as well as the remodeling of the Waukesha office.

Mark was best known for his high energy, pragmatic insights and his decision-making skills as well as his excellent interpersonal ability to bring people together to work as a team. He was a truly genuine individual – a great leader and friend.

We send our deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this time.