VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nanotech Security Corp. (TSXV: NTS) (OTCQX: NTSFF) (“Nanotech” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in the research, creation and production of nano-optic structures and colour-shifting materials used in the banknote and brand protection markets, announces that Chris Darling has joined the Company as a sales executive focused on the North American commercial brand protection market.
Mr. Darling brings to Nanotech over 15 years of sales experience in brand protection. His experience is characterized by establishing and growing client relationships and identifying new market opportunities that have consistently delivered significant revenue growth. Most recently, Mr. Darling was a Sales Director for OpSec Security where he successfully entered several new brand protection markets and was a key contributor to their market penetration and revenue growth.
Reporting to Vice President Sales Brian Donnelly, Mr. Darling will be responsible for identifying, closing, and managing strategic accounts for the Company’s commercial brand protection business. He will be accountable for delivering new opportunities and driving commercial brand protection revenue in North America. Mr. Darling holds a Business Administration Degree from Salisbury University.
“The brand protection market represents a considerable opportunity for Nanotech, and Mr. Darling’s experience and relationships will lead the penetration and growth of this important segment,” said Mr. Donnelly. “We are very excited to have Mr. Darling join the sales team as we continue to drive our sales and growth strategy going forward.”
About Nanotech
Nanotech researches, creates and produces nano-optic structures and colour-shifting materials used in authentication and brand enhancement applications across a wide range of markets including banknotes, tax stamps, secure government documents, and commercial branding.
The Company’s nano-optic technology employs arrays of billions of nano-indentations that can be impressed or embossed onto a wide range of substrate materials including polymer, paper, metal, or fabric. By using sophisticated algorithms to direct an electron beam lithography system, the Company creates visual images with effects such as 3D, perceived movement, and the display of high-definition colours.
Additional information about Nanotech can be found at the Company’s website www.nanosecurity.ca, the Canadian disclosure filings website www.sedar.com or the OTCMarkets disclosure filings website www.otcmarkets.com.
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