Consolidated Metco Promotes Larry Sanford to Vice President/New Business Development

01-31-2010

Vancouver, WA – Consolidated Metco Inc. (ConMet), the leader in lightweight component technology for the heavy-duty transportation industry, has appointed Larry Sanford to the position of Vice President/New Business Development.

Sanford’s responsibilities include identifying new markets, customers, and product opportunities and continuing to manage the sales efforts up to production launch. He will manage the sales and service organization as well as product marketing and warranty.

Sanford joined ConMet in 1996 as National Sales Manager. He then served as Director/New Business Development beginning in 2007. Sanford will continue to report to Mark Wagner, Vice President/General Manager of ConMet’s Wheel End Business Unit. He will relocate to the company’s headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. “Larry’s industry network, marketing insights and proven ability to develop strong relationships with new customers are important assets as we continue to expand our business especially outside the US borders,” noted Wagner.

Consolidated Metco is a subsidiary of AMSTED Industries, one of the world’s largest transportation component manufacturers, specializing in products that serve the rail, heavy-duty vehicle, automotive, construction/building, and general industrial markets. Amsted is also one of the largest 100 percent employee-owned companies in the United States. For additional information about ConMet or its line of products, call 800-547-9473 or visit www.conmet.com.

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Mark Jorgensen
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Consolidated Metco, Inc.

Phone: 503.978.6689
Fax: 503.240.5443
mjorgensen@conmet.com