Responding to strong and growing nationwide demand for its factory-certified OEM spare  parts,  Multivac  today announced that Brian Key has been appointed manager of parts operations. Key transitions into  his  new  position  effective  November 1, 2008.  His previous  responsibilities  included  supervising  training programs and service personnel in the western region of the United  States.   He  will  continue  to  report to Michael Krieger, Multivac’s director of customer service.

“Reliable  OEM spare parts delivered in a timely manner are a  critical  factor in our customers’ long-term success and profitability,”  says Krieger.  “With his outstanding track record  in  customer  service,  Brian  Key is exceptionally prepared  to  drive Multivac’s ongoing initiatives building even  greater value for our customers in this area.  We are delighted to have him in this new role.”

Multivac  maintains  an  extensive  inventory  of OEM spare parts  at  its facility in Kansas City, Missouri. Ordering lines  are  staffed 24/7, with most parts shipped same day.

Genuine Multivac parts are engineered to the specifications of Multivac packaging machinery, assuring maximum uptime of  the  equipment  and  substantial savings over the long haul versus pirated, counterfeit parts.

For  more  information  on Multivac OEM parts and packaging solutions,  contact  Multivac  at  (800) 800-8552 or e-mail muinc@multivac.com.

About Multivac Inc.

Multivac, inc. is the leading manufacturer of thermoform fill-seal rollstock packaging solutions, chamber vacuum pouch sealers, traysealers, shrink tanks, and both cross-web and inline labelers for food, medical and consumer product applications.  From its North American headquarters, located in Kansas City, MO, the company provides strategic consultation, technical design, sales, distribution, and service of Multivac’s complete line of packaging systems.  Multivac maintains a comprehensive, on-site parts inventory, and offers 24X7 technical assistance and certified training for its entire line of equipment.  To date, the company has designed and implemented over 100,000 packaging solutions.  Multivac, Inc. is accessible via the Internet at www.multivac.com.