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New CEO Appointed Martin Prakken steps up from President of US division. COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA - December 1, 1999 - BluePrint Automation, Inc., a global supplier of automated end of line packaging systems, proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Martin N. Prakken as their Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Prakken has been with BluePrint Automation since 1990 and has served as President of the US division for the past five (5) years. As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Prakken will manage both the US division (BluePrint Automation, Inc.) and the sister company, (BluePrint Automation, BV) located in The Netherlands. BluePrint Automation is the world leader in designing and manufacturing automated case packing systems for flexible bags. BluePrint Automation is committed to providing custom solutions to clients around the world for packaging automation through innovative and elegant design. For more information contact: Robbie Quinlin Phone: 804-520-5400 E-Mail: robbie.quinlin@blueprintautomation.com ©copyright 2001 BluePrint Automation   site developed by interseps