B&D IndustrIal Elects Chief Financial Officer


Experiencing continued growth, the election of chief financial officer further aligns the company to efficiently achieve strategic corporate objectives



Macon, GA  – BD Industrial is proud to announce an organizational enhancement which is integral to BD Industrial’s long-term growth strategy. Lauren Lanter has been elected as the chief financial officer (CFO). In her new role, Lauren manages all financial statements, strategic plans and governs the financial welfare of B&D Industrial and its divisions. Lauren is also an active member of the corporate executive committee.



Lauren Lanter joined B&D Industrial in 2008, but her memories of the multi-divisional company have deep roots, growing up in the family owned company and, as a small child, playing in the corporate training room. While taking on progressive roles throughout the finance department, Lauren mastered the financial intricacies of B&D Industrial and its three thriving divisions, and has been a key player in the company’s successful corporate growth.



“In 2015, B&D Industrial celebrated an exciting milestone year with over $100 million in sales,” said Andy Nations, B&D Industrial’s Chief Executive Officer. “Continuing the momentum, we are pleased the board of directors elected Lauren Lanter as the chief financial officer. For nearly 10 years, Lauren has been an important leader in the finance department as she actively managed the department and company’s overall success. Her seasoned financial background combined with her professionalism and pride in this company provide a solid foundation for success as the CFO.”



Founded in 1947 by John D. Nations as Bearing and Drives, B&D Industrial is a family owned company headquartered in Macon, Georgia, with three generations of family members leading the company through tremendous growth in all divisions. Its corporate footprint stretches throughout the Southeast from Louisiana to North Carolina with over 30 facilities. B&D Industrial is the parent company to three divisions, B&D Service, B&D Technologies and Scale Systems.



To learn more about B&D Industrial and its extensive offering of industrial products and services visit, www.bdindustrial.com.



About B&D Industrial:

Founded in 1947, B&D Industrial is an applications-driven, independent distributor and solutions provider to OEM’s and companies with MRO and automation needs in both heavy and light manufacturing. B&D Industrial is parent to three specialty divisions: B&D Technologies, Scale Systems and B&D Service, which operate over 30 facilities in Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Louisiana. B&D Industrial is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit www.bdindustrial.com.



For more information, please contact:

Erin Lake

Director of Marketing

B&D Industrial

(478) 746-7623 Ext. 1220

elake@bdindustrial.com




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