Layton Systems Appoints Alan Hafner Sales Vice President
The company veteran will lead domestic and international sales strategies from his base in Montana.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in People
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Layton Systems has appointed company owner Alan Hafner as its new Vice President of Sales. This strategic move aims to accelerate the firm's growth in both domestic and international markets.
Why it matters
The appointment is intended to support the company's expansion into new global regions, particularly Europe and Latin America. Hafner will lead the sales department as it looks to build on its existing international infrastructure.
The sales department has grown from one to three total salespeople. During his earlier tenure as Production Manager between 2005 and 2007, Hafner supervised 30 employees.
The players
Alan Hafner
An owner of Layton Systems who previously held multiple management roles at the company.
Layton Systems
A manufacturing company based in West Salem that has expanded through multiple acquisitions.
The details
Hafner will oversee sales strategy and expansion, utilizing the company's established sales representative organization in Mexico. He brings extensive institutional knowledge to the role, having served as a Manufacturing Engineer and Production Manager during his previous tenures at the West Salem-based firm.
Timeline
2004: Layton Systems acquired A.B. McLauchlan.
2004-2005: Alan Hafner served as Manufacturing Engineer.
2005-2007: Hafner served as Production Manager.
2007: The company acquired Welliver Metal Products and relocated to West Salem.
2011: Hafner returned to the firm as Production Manager.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the pattern of internal consolidation established by the 2007 acquisition of Welliver Metal Products. By elevating a long-term owner to a leadership role, the company aims to solidify its competitive position against other North American manufacturers.
The change in sales leadership is designed to drive corporate growth, which may lead to new product availability or expanded services in the future. Current clients should not expect immediate disruptions to existing sales support.
The takeaway
Appointing internal owners to leadership positions can provide stability during periods of rapid international expansion. This strategy ensures that company culture remains aligned while entering new foreign markets.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Packaging World.
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