Herkules Hires New Sales Director for Industrial/Material Handling Lift Systems


Walled Lake, Michigan, February 12, 2008. Herkules Equipment Corporation, a leading manufacturer of Pneumatic Lifting Systems and Paint Gun Washers, is pleased to announce Larry Rood as the company's new Sales Director. Rood, who has experience selling to OEM's domestically & internationally will primarily focus on increasing sales of Herkules Material Handling Lift Systems to manufacturing and assembly facilities in a variety of industries domestically.

Rood has worked for automotive supplier companies including Asimco Technologies, Tesma, and Meridian Automotive prior to joining Herkules.

Rood has a Bachelors Degree in Business Leadership from Baker College, and holds two Associate Degrees in Engineering from Kent State University.

Rood's engineering background will prove complementary to selling customized scissor lift systems for specific applications. His experience motivating and providing key support to a sales force will further the growth of Herkules' Air-Powered Industrial Lift System sales that have been on the rise for several years already.

Herkules Equipment Corporation, established in 1984, is a leading manufacturer of low profile, high capacity pneumatic lifting equipment, (standard and custom) including; lift tables; lift & rotates; lift & tilts; human lifts; cart positioners; multiple position turntables; and vehicle lifts. Herkules is also a leading manufacturer of Spray Gun Cleaners having designed, manufactured, and patented the first automatic, enclosed Paint Gun Washer. Herkules also supplies Crushing

Rood has worked for automotive supplier companies including Asimco Technologies, Tesma, and Meridian Automotive prior to joining Herkules. Roo Equipment, Handling Equipment, and Air Jacks.

For more information, please contact
Herkules at 800-444-4351,
or at info@herkules.us
or visit our website at www.herkules.us.

Herkules Equipment Corporation
2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662
Phone: 248-960-7100
Fax: 248-960-7109
Email: info@herkules.us

CONTACT:Kris Fairbrother
Marketing Director
248-960-7100 ext 209
Email: kris@herkules.us

www.herkules.us

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