Michael Lyons Joins FTI as International Sales Manager

Film Technologies International Inc. (FTI), of St. Petersburg, Fla., has announced that Michael Lyons joined the company on April 17, 2006 as its new international sales manager.

Prior to joining FTI, he was director of international sales for Bekaert Specialty Films LLC.

Lyons has a proven track record directing business-to-business sales activities in international markets, including managing sales teams and distributor networks in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. He has opened or acquired sales and distribution subsidiary offices in Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Australia.

Lyons has an extensive background in marketing and consultative and relationship sales, as well as experience in business planning, organizational management, problem solving, budgeting and managing profit and loss. He has a solid understanding of business law and contract negotiation. Formerly, Lyons served on the board of directors of the European Window Film Association and has participated on the International Committee of the International Window Film Association (IWFA). He is an IWFA certified solar control and safety/security specialist.