WATSONVILLE, Calif. - Applied Motion Products announced that Colton Bentley has joined the sales team as direct OEM sales manager for the Central region.

After graduating from Morehead State University with a Bachelors degree in Design & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, he has spent the last five years honing his skills in the industrial automation industry. Bentley has a specialization in motion control components, including integrated motors and precision planetary gearheads, and a focus on industry segments such as packaging equipment, medical/life sciences, food and beverage manufacturing, aerospace, material handling and automotive.

Bentley's role at Applied Motion Products is to support and serve OEM and end user customers in the Central region, which includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Western Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.