Watteredge Inc., Industrial Hose & Tubing Announces Division General Manager

AVON LAKE, Ohio, Nov. 6, 2006 -- Mr. Joseph P. Langhenry, President of Watteredge, Inc., recently announced the appointment of Frank C. Destro as General Manager of Watteredge's Industrial Hose Division. Mr. Langhenry said, "Our increasing investment in the Industrial Hose and Tubing Business required us to find a leader with industry experience who could develop distribution channels, focus our organization on meeting customer needs and develop market driven strategies."

"Frank Destro is a veteran of the hose and connector business and brings Watteredge the needed experience, enthusiasm and skills to further expand our Industrial Hose Division," said Mr. Langhenry. Mr. Destro is an Akron, Ohio native and graduate of Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania and Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management.

For over 50 years, Watteredge Inc. has serviced and been certified by the steel, chemical, chlorine, power generation, fiberglass and automotive industries. Watteredge makes mandrel built, Specialty Hose and Tubing from 3/8" to 40" diameters. Watteredge, Inc. is a member of NAHAD, The Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution.