HENNESSY INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES NEW WORLDWIDE SALES VP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 12, 2009

 

 

HENNESSY INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES NEW WORLDWIDE SALES VP

 

LA VERGNE, Tenn. - Hennessy Industries has announced the promotion of
Mike Wilcox to vice president sales worldwide, effective Nov. 1. He
formerly was vice president sales North America.

 

"Mike has had great success in growing Hennessy's key account base and
distribution network, and I am sure he will continue to successfully
grow Hennessy's share position in the industry," said Mike Schulte,
Hennessy president. "His industry experience makes him uniquely
qualified for this position."

 

In his new position, Wilcox will work closely with Hennessy President
Mike Schulte and will be responsible for direction and management of
Hennessy's sales initiatives worldwide, and customer service, dispatch
and field service operations. Wilcox brings more than 30 years of
experience in the automotive industry to the position, including 15
years at Hennessy. 

 

Prior to joining Hennessy, he served in general manager and sales roles
at Perfect Hofmann USA and Sun Electric Corporation. Wilcox, originally
from Salina, Kan., grew up in Indianapolis, Ind., and now resides in
Murfreesboro, Tenn., with his wife, Julie.    

 

About Hennessy Industries

Hennessy Industries manufactures COATS(r), AMMCO(r) and BADA(r)
products, and is the largest full-line wheel-service equipment
manufacturer in North America.  Hennessy is recognized for its
state-of-the-art technology in the manufacturing of COATS tire changers
and wheel balancers, AMMCO brake lathes and lifts, and BADA
wheel-balancing weights.

 

Hennessy Industries, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of DH Holding, a
subsidiary of Danaher Corporation , a Fortune 500 company.
Hennessy is headquartered in La Vergne, Tenn., with manufacturing
facilities in Tennessee and Kentucky.

 

To learn more about Hennessy and COATS, visit www.ammcoats.com or follow
us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ammcoats. 

 

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