
Protolabs (NYSE:PRLB), the world&#39;s leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced the appointment of Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer, effective August 31, 2026. In this role, Ramahi will

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<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.protolabs.com&amp;esheet=54593927&amp;newsitemid=20260824532469&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Protolabs&amp;index=1&amp;md5=8f280d87c751664403c2ea9e7621cefd" shape="rect">Protolabs</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRLB">PRLB</a>), the world&#39;s leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced the appointment of Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer, effective August 31, 2026. In this role, Ramahi will lead the company&#39;s global operations, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Suresh Krishna, who will retain ultimate oversight of Protolabs’ operations. Ramahi is expected to help advance Protolabs&#39; strategy of serving customers throughout the product life cycle, from prototype to production, while driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

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Ramahi brings more than 25 years of executive operational leadership experience in global industrial and manufacturing organizations. Throughout his career, he has built and transformed complex global manufacturing and supply chain organizations.

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&#34;Sam is a proven global operations leader with a remarkable track record of driving operational excellence, leading large-scale transformations, and building high-performing teams,&#34; said Krishna. &#34;His deep expertise across manufacturing, supply chain management, quality, sourcing, and customer-focused operations will be invaluable as we continue to scale our capabilities, strengthen our operational performance, expand into production, and create value for our customers and shareholders.&#34;

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Ramahi most recently served as Vice President of North America Operations at SIG Group, where he led a 1,300-person organization across five manufacturing facilities supporting $700 million in annual revenue. During his tenure, he improved delivery performance, accelerated customer corrective-action responsiveness, and optimized inventory management while maintaining operational stability. Prior to SIG Group, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Jacuzzi Group. Ramahi has held leadership roles at nVent, Eaton, Cooper Industries, Honeywell, and GE Healthcare, gaining extensive experience across manufacturing, operational excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, quality, and customer experience. He has operated globally throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia and has extensive experience leading large, multi-site manufacturing organizations.

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&#34;I am excited to join Protolabs at such an important time in the company&#39;s evolution,&#34; said Ramahi. &#34;Protolabs has built a strong reputation for innovation, speed, and quality, and I see tremendous opportunity to further strengthen the operational capabilities that support customers as they move from prototype to production. I look forward to partnering with the leadership team and employees around the world to drive continued operational excellence, support growth, and enhance the customer experience.&#34;

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Protolabs</b>

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Protolabs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRLB">PRLB</a>) is the world’s fastest manufacturing service enabling companies across every industry to streamline production of quality parts throughout the entire product life cycle. From custom prototyping to end-use production, we support product developers, engineers, and supply chain teams along every phase of their manufacturing journey. Get started now at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.protolabs.com&amp;esheet=54593927&amp;newsitemid=20260824532469&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=protolabs.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=c818f58d651a42aab6e9292ddb73e81f" shape="rect">protolabs.com</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking Statements</b>

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Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical or current facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the results of Protolabs to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are described in the "Risk Factors" section within reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Protolabs’ future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Protolabs cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Protolabs expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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PRLB

Protolabs Appoints Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer

Protolabs appoints Sam Ramahi as COO to accelerate global operations

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  <section data-block="information">
    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>Protolabs (NYSE:PRLB), the world&amp;#39;s leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced the appointment of Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer, effective August 31, 2026. In this role, Ramahi will</p>
  </section>

  <section data-block="ai-summary-paragraph">
    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Protolabs announced the appointment of Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer, effective Aug. 31, 2026. Ramahi brings 25+ years in industrial operations and has led large multi-site factories, including 1,300 employees at SIG Group with $700 million in annual revenue. The company says he will drive prototype-to-production scaling and operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.</p>
  </section>

  <section data-block="ai-summary-bullets">
    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Protolabs names Sam Ramahi as COO, effective Aug 31, 2026.</li><li>Ramahi has 25+ years in global manufacturing, supply chain, lean operations.</li><li>Previously led SIG Group North America Ops; 1,300 employees, $700m revenue.</li><li>Krishna: Ramahi will scale capabilities from prototype to production and improve ops.</li></ul>
  </section>

  <section data-block="companies-mentioned">
    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Protolabs (PRLB)</strong>: Announces COO appointment; direct near-term leadership impact.</li><li><strong>SIG Group</strong>: Ramahi previously VP North America Operations; private company.</li><li><strong>Jacuzzi Group</strong>: Ramahi previously COO; private company.</li><li><strong>nVent Electric (NVT)</strong>: Ramahi previously worked in manufacturing ops; relevant track record.</li><li><strong>Eaton (ET)</strong>: Past roles in manufacturing; broader industrial exposure.</li><li><strong>Honeywell (HON)</strong>: Background in Lean/Six Sigma and global manufacturing.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="category">
    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The leadership appointment at PRLB is a strategic move with potential to enhance operations and production scaling, a key driver for a manufacturing-services company’s execution and customer delivery.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>New COO appointment signals emphasis on scaling production and delivery.</li><li>Operational improvements could support margins and on-time delivery.</li><li>No immediate earnings impact; stock reaction will hinge on execution pace.</li></ul>
  </section>

  <section data-block="key-facts">
    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Effective August 31, 2026, Sam Ramahi appointed COO.</li><li>Ramahi has 25+ years in global manufacturing and supply chain.</li><li>Led SIG Group North America Ops: 1,300 employees across five facilities, $700M revenue.</li><li>Previous roles include COO at Jacuzzi Group; prior stints at Honeywell, GE Healthcare, and others.</li></ul>
  </section>

  <section data-block="trading-thesis">
    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish near-term on potential for improved execution and scale; monitor 6–12 month trajectory.</p>
  </section>
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<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.protolabs.com&amp;esheet=54593927&amp;newsitemid=20260824532469&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Protolabs&amp;index=1&amp;md5=8f280d87c751664403c2ea9e7621cefd" shape="rect">Protolabs</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRLB">PRLB</a>), the world&#39;s leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced the appointment of Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer, effective August 31, 2026. In this role, Ramahi will lead the company&#39;s global operations, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Suresh Krishna, who will retain ultimate oversight of Protolabs’ operations. Ramahi is expected to help advance Protolabs&#39; strategy of serving customers throughout the product life cycle, from prototype to production, while driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260824532469/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260824532469/en/</a></p><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 384px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260824532469/en/2881114/4/SamRamahi.jpg" alt="Protolabs&#39; Chief Operations Officer, Sam Ramahi"></img><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="font-size:85%;">Protolabs&#39; Chief Operations Officer, Sam Ramahi</p></div><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Ramahi brings more than 25 years of executive operational leadership experience in global industrial and manufacturing organizations. Throughout his career, he has built and transformed complex global manufacturing and supply chain organizations.

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&#34;Sam is a proven global operations leader with a remarkable track record of driving operational excellence, leading large-scale transformations, and building high-performing teams,&#34; said Krishna. &#34;His deep expertise across manufacturing, supply chain management, quality, sourcing, and customer-focused operations will be invaluable as we continue to scale our capabilities, strengthen our operational performance, expand into production, and create value for our customers and shareholders.&#34;

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Ramahi most recently served as Vice President of North America Operations at SIG Group, where he led a 1,300-person organization across five manufacturing facilities supporting $700 million in annual revenue. During his tenure, he improved delivery performance, accelerated customer corrective-action responsiveness, and optimized inventory management while maintaining operational stability. Prior to SIG Group, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Jacuzzi Group. Ramahi has held leadership roles at nVent, Eaton, Cooper Industries, Honeywell, and GE Healthcare, gaining extensive experience across manufacturing, operational excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, quality, and customer experience. He has operated globally throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia and has extensive experience leading large, multi-site manufacturing organizations.

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&#34;I am excited to join Protolabs at such an important time in the company&#39;s evolution,&#34; said Ramahi. &#34;Protolabs has built a strong reputation for innovation, speed, and quality, and I see tremendous opportunity to further strengthen the operational capabilities that support customers as they move from prototype to production. I look forward to partnering with the leadership team and employees around the world to drive continued operational excellence, support growth, and enhance the customer experience.&#34;

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Protolabs</b>

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Protolabs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PRLB">PRLB</a>) is the world’s fastest manufacturing service enabling companies across every industry to streamline production of quality parts throughout the entire product life cycle. From custom prototyping to end-use production, we support product developers, engineers, and supply chain teams along every phase of their manufacturing journey. Get started now at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.protolabs.com&amp;esheet=54593927&amp;newsitemid=20260824532469&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=protolabs.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=c818f58d651a42aab6e9292ddb73e81f" shape="rect">protolabs.com</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking Statements</b>

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Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical or current facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the results of Protolabs to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are described in the "Risk Factors" section within reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Protolabs’ future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Protolabs cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Protolabs expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Investor Relations Contacts 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Protolabs
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Ryan Johnsrud, 612-225-4873
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Senior Manager, IR and Corporate Development
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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Media Contacts 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Protolabs
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Brent Renneke, 763-479-7704
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Corporate Communications Manager
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Allie Potter
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Protolabs announced the appointment of Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer, effective Aug. 31, 2026. Ramahi brings 25+ years in industrial operations and has led large multi-site factories, including 1,300 employees at SIG Group with $700 million in annual revenue. The company says he will drive prototype-to-production scaling and operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

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