Samco Machinery Appoints Hever Arévalo as Vice-President of Engineering!
By Ashutosh Arora
Samco Machinery has announced the appointment of Hever Arévalo as its new vice-president of engineering, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing mission to advance innovation and strengthen its global leadership in roll forming machinery. The decision reflects Samco’s commitment to expanding engineering capabilities and enhancing its long-term strategy for scalable, technology-driven growth.
Arévalo brings decades of experience in engineering leadership, manufacturing innovation, and organizational development, particularly within the global automotive sector. Over the course of his career, he has held senior technical and operational roles at companies such as Markdom Plastic Product (MII), STT Magna International, STT/SHW Automotive GmbH, and the ABC Group of Companies. His background includes deep expertise in high-volume production systems, process automation, and advanced product engineering — capabilities that align closely with Samco’s future product and technology roadmap.
In announcing the appointment, Bob Repovs, president and CEO of Samco Machinery, emphasized the strategic importance of the role. He noted that Arévalo’s extensive experience will directly support Samco’s efforts to deliver high-performance, high-value roll forming solutions to customers worldwide. Repovs expressed confidence that Arévalo’s leadership will help accelerate innovation across engineering processes, strengthen system design, and enhance the overall competitiveness of Samco’s product portfolio.
Arévalo’s addition to the executive team underscores Samco Machinery’s broader vision of investing in cutting-edge engineering practices and optimizing production technologies to meet evolving global demands. As roll forming applications expand across sectors such as construction, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing, the company aims to position itself at the forefront of technical excellence and next-generation machinery development.
By welcoming a seasoned engineering leader with a strong track record in operational efficiency and product innovation, Samco reinforces its commitment to shaping the future of roll forming machinery and supporting customers with advanced, reliable, and scalable solutions.
