Martin Automatic has reported that its former sales manager for Southern Europe and Africa, Edward (Ed) Pittman, has passed away.
Mr Pittman spent most of his adult life working in the printing industry. He held the sales position for Southern Europe and Africa at Martin Automatic from 2001 until his retirement in 2022. Prior to joining Martin he worked for Comco and Didde. When asked on his retirement how he would like to be remembered professionally he said: “As an honest guy who always did his best to serve my customers and prospects fairly.”
The company said that nobody who knew him would doubt that he succeeded in his wish.
Speaking for Martin Automatic, VP sales and marketing Gavin Rittmeyer said: “Ed served his customers and Martin with integrity and passion – always striving to put the needs of others first. I counted him a friend, as did many of his customers. We are all saddened by his unexpected passing, and we send our condolences to his wife Tere and his whole family.”
He will be fondly remembered and much missed by all with whom he came into contact, the company expressed.
