Bjoern Klaas Named Vice President and Managing Director of Proto Labs Europe

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Proto
Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a global leader in technology-enabled
manufacturing, has named Bjoern Klaas as Vice President and Managing
Director of its European operations effective December 1, 2017. Klaas
will replace John Tumelty, who will facilitate a smooth transition until
his retirement at the end of December.

“Bjoern’s experience in international leadership and his knowledge of
the manufacturing industry will be invaluable as we continue to build on
the foundation we’ve established in Europe,” said Vicki Holt, President
and CEO at Proto Labs. “We’re excited to have Bjoern guiding the way as
we expand our global capabilities.”

Over the past five years, Klaas has held key positions with global
polymer supplier PolyOne, most recently as the company’s VP and GM for
its ColorMatrix Group headquartered in the United States. Klaas was CEO
and GM of Colorant Chromatics through early 2012 and held previous
strategic management positions at specialty chemical company Clariant.

Proto Labs launched its manufacturing services in the United Kingdom is
2005 and has since expanded to serve all of Europe with additional
manufacturing operations in Germany and Finland. Proto Labs’ European
region reported revenues of £50 million ($64 million) for the past 12
months ended June 30, 2017, representing growth of 20 percent.

About Proto Labs
Proto Labs is the world's fastest digital
manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The
technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as
fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining and injection
molding processes. Its digital approach to manufacturing enables
accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs,
and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle. Visit protolabs.com
for more information.

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