Nov/Dec 2008 - AGRR Magazine

New Sales ManagerJoins GlasWeldGlasWeld has hired Dan Sayers as itsnewest sales manager. Sayers will be responsiblefor working with customersto manage the sales and customer serviceexperience for GlasWeld equipmentand services. Sayers has extensive salesexperience, primarily in the telecomindustryinsiderspeople in the newsCOMINGS AND GOINGSPGW Has New ChairmanPittsburgh GlassWorks (PGW), formerlyPPG Auto Glass, has anew chairman andchief executive officer,James Wiggins, an operatingpartner ofFrankKohlberg & Co. FrankArchinaco Archinaco, formerlypresident and chief executiveofficer of the business, will continuefor a transitionary period as seniorvice president of strategy and planning.The changes come with the completionof the sale of the business toKohlberg & Co., effective October 1.“Our first order of business will be tocapitalize upon the synergies and marketopportunities that are available tous as a broad-based, independent organization,”says Wiggins.“We want to expand upon the leadershipposition these businesses holdin the automotive glass and servicesindustry,” adds Wiggins. “As with otherKohlberg business acquisitions, ourapproach will be aggressive, yet smart.We purchased this business from PPGbecause of its leading position in themarkets it serves and we believe in itscontinued success. To ensure that future,we’re willing to invest in the rightareas of the business to accomplishthat objective.”SRP ® IntroducesNew Product ManagerShat R Proof Corp. has hired RogerOlsen as product manager for SRP products.He will manage new product developments,analyze market opportunities,and provide technicaland sales support toSRP sales force andcustomers.Olsen also will participatein direct marketingactivities forRoger Olsen both new and existingcustomers, and willcarry out the development and implementationof new training programsfor all SRP products.BREAK THROUGHinto EXPANDED marketswith Agricultural and Industrial GlassA&I Products has an full line of cab glass covering manymodels of tractors, combines, backhoes, excavators, and more. A&I’s glassis manufactured to OEM standards assuring quality with a perfect fit.Call to become a dealer today!800-657-4343www.aiproducts.comfrom A&I Products.A&I Products has a 240 page Cab Glass catalog and a live, continouslyupdated online parts listing available to dealers.Why keep your potential customers out in the elements when you can providethem with quality Agricultural and Industrial glass from A&I Products.54 AGRR November/December 2008 www.agrrmag.com