Holz Rubber Company Strengthens Its Grip in Southeast Territory


Ben Tannler To Direct 13-State Region With His Sights Focused On Expansion Joints, Custom Molding Services

LODI CA ­ June 27, 2008 ­ Holz Rubber Company, a leading manufacturer of industrial elastomeric products, has chosen Ben Tannler as the company¹s new Southern Region Sales Manager. In his new role, Mr. Tannler will be responsible for one of Holz Rubber¹s most significant regions.

Mr. Tannler will be responsible for managing several of Holz¹s key customers and distribution partners in a 13-state Southeast Territory that includes Texas, Arkansas, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

"Bens management skills are extremely impressive and will be invaluable in building a team for the future to help us to continue our growth in the southern region of the U.S.," said Dave Smith, Holz Rubber Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "This region has a high demand for Holz Rubber¹s expansion joints and custom molding services. Recruiting a person of Ben's caliber is part of our long-term growth strategy," he concluded.

A well-seasoned sales management professional, Mr. Tannler managed multiple branches with a major southern distribution company prior to joining Holz Rubber. He is a recipient of the prestigious Hunter Trailblazer Award for outstanding sales performance in 2000. Mr. Tannler and his wife, Christie, have two children and reside in Lake Mary, Florida.

About Holz Rubber Company
Holz Rubber Company is recognized worldwide as a respected and valued manufacturer of industrial elastomeric products. Through strategic alliances with customers and suppliers, Holz provides superior quality products, innovative solutions and the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Founded in 1935, Holz provides a full range of manufacturing services and a broad selection of elastomers. With in-plant capabilities that range from compound development and the design and machining of production tooling, to curing, and strict quality control, Holz controls each step of the manufacturing process providing the company with a strong reputation for superior value with a strong focus on quality and service.

Headquartered in Lodi, California on a seven-acre plant site with 160,000 square feet of manufacturing space "under roof.² Holz serves customers and original equipment manufacturers in a wide variety of industries including Commercial Piping, Mining, Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Aerospace/Defense, Material Handling, Food Processing, Power Generation, Pollution Control, Wastewater Treatment and the HVAC Market. For additional information contact Holz Rubber Company at 800-285-1600, or sales@holzrubber.com.

Tom Mitchell
The Marshfield Group
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Direct: 440-357-8135
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