Vresics Named Interim CEO of Component Hardware Group
Lakewood, NJ - February 12, 2009 - Component Hardware Group (CHG), a leading manufacturer of premium plumbing and hardware products for commercial, foodservice, institutional and healthcare applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of John J. (Jack) Vresics as Interim Chief Executive Officer. The Company is currently conducting a formal search for a new President and CEO.
Jack brings to the company significant experience in general management, marketing, international manufacturing and sales, and new product development. Jack was most recently President and CEO of Technical Concepts (TC), one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of touch-free, automated product systems used for hygiene and odor control in "away-from-home" washrooms. TC, also owned by CHG's major shareholder, Liberty Partners, was acquired by Newell Rubbermaid in April 2008. Prior to joining TC, Jack was Group President of the Colson Group headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. With the Colson Group, he was responsible for the world's leading group of caster and wheel companies including Colson, Albion, Jarvis, Shepherd, Bassick and Flexello with 31 operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. "I am excited to be more fully involved with CHG, its quality products, great customers and passionate employees and suppliers," stated Mr. Vresics.
Jack replaces Tom Carr, who resigned from the position of President and CEO to pursue other interests and will remain a consultant to the company. Mr. Carr stated, "I have thoroughly enjoyed working with CHG's employees, customers and supplier partners over the past six years and look forward to the company's continued success."
CHG, with offices in Lakewood, New Jersey and Breda, Netherlands, is best known for its quality brands: SANIGUARD®, Encore® premium plumbing, SaniShower(TM) hand showers, Regal Ride(TM) casters, Flame Gard® and Grease Defender(TM) hood filters, Standard-Keil hardware, Drain Master(TM) rotary drains and TOP-LINE(TM) economy plumbing. For additional information, please visit www.chgusa.com or www.flamegardusa.com.
