Sepro Names Zambanini Managing Director for USA & Canada
A.J. Zambanini takes over leadership of Sepro's North American operations as Raúl P. Scheller departs after eight years.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in People
Sepro Group, a France-based injection molding automation supplier, has appointed A.J. Zambanini as managing director of Sepro USA & Canada. Zambanini previously served as director of sales and marketing for the company's U.S. and Canadian operations.
Why it matters
The appointment comes as Raúl P. Scheller leaves Sepro after eight years with the company to pursue a new professional opportunity. Sepro chairman Eric Radat said the company will continue to grow its North American business under Zambanini's leadership.
Zambanini's appointment as managing director takes effect November 1, 2026. Sepro's North American headquarters is in Warrendale, Pa., and the leadership change affects its U.S. and Canadian operations.
The players
A.J. Zambanini
Zambanini is a plastics industry executive with more than 15 years of experience who previously held sales and product management roles at Conair Group.
Sepro Group
Sepro Group is a France-based supplier of injection molding automation equipment with a North American headquarters in Warrendale, Pennsylvania.
Raúl P. Scheller
Scheller was a longtime Sepro executive who departed the company after eight years to pursue a new opportunity.
Eric Radat
Radat is the chairman of Sepro Group, overseeing the company's global automation operations.
The details
Zambanini joined Sepro in August 2024 after nearly 10 years at Conair Group, where he held regional sales manager and director of product management roles. He began his plastics career as a plant engineer at Rehrig Pacific Co. Sepro chairman Eric Radat said the company will strengthen customer support and build on its regional partnerships under his leadership.
Timeline
August 2024: Zambanini joins Sepro.
End of October 2026: Scheller leaves Sepro after eight years.
November 1, 2026: Zambanini's appointment as managing director takes effect.
Market Landscape
Zambanini's move from Conair Group to Sepro transfers industry-specific sales and product management expertise between two plastics equipment suppliers. The appointment reflects competition for experienced leaders in the North American injection molding automation market.
Customers of Sepro's North American operations will see the leadership transition on November 1, 2026. The company says customer support and regional partnerships are expected to be strengthened under the new managing director.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at automation suppliers can signal shifts in regional strategy, and Sepro's North American customers should watch for changes in support and partnerships under Zambanini.
What happens next
Zambanini's appointment as managing director takes effect November 1, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Canadian Plastics.
