AVON LAKE, Ohio, Sept. 4, 2008 -- Mr. Joseph P. Langhenry, President of Watteredge, Inc., recently announced the appointment of John Jeffreys as General Manager of Watteredge’s Industrial Hose Division. Mr. Langhenry said, “Our increasing investment in the Industrial Hose and Tubing Business requires a leader with industry experience to further develop distribution channels, focus our organization on meeting customer needs and develop market driven strategies. John Jeffreys has the needed experience, enthusiasm and skills to further expand our Industrial Hose Division,” said Mr. Langhenry. Mr. Jeffreys has been with Watteredge, Inc. for 34 years.
For over 53 years, Watteredge Inc. has serviced and been certified by the steel, chemical, chlorine, power generation, fiberglass and automotive industries. Watteredge makes mandrel built, Specialty Hose and Tubing from 3/8” to 40” diameters. Watteredge, Inc. is a member of NAHAD, The Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution and IDCO, Industrial Distributor Co-Op.
Erin Kobunski has been named General Manager - Director of Sales, of the Watteredge Metals Division of Watteredge, Inc., a diversified manufacturer based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Ms. Kobunski has 20 years experience in metal sales and marketing; specializing in standard as well as exotic metals. The Metals Division of Watteredge, Inc., services the aerospace, automotive, electrical, food service, government/military, high-tech, marine and medical industries; offering a full range of metal products in bar, coil, plate, pipe, sheet and tubing.