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HexArmor Announces New Northeast Regional Sales Manager

June 25, 2008

HexArmor Announces New Northeast Regional Sales Manager
Jim Shawver joins an innovative, up-and-coming Grand Rapids manufacturer

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (May 29, 2008) – HexArmor® announced the hiring of Jim Shawver as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast United States.

“We are excited to have Jim join our fast growing company,” said Steve VanErmen, President and CEO. “His experience is a great fit for what we excel at the most: helping our customers understand the benefits of high performance safety equipment in their companies.”

Shawver brings over 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the high performance textile and chemical industries. He spent 10 years with Milliken & Company and Guilford of Maine where he was responsible for markets in Florida and the Midwest. As the Regional Sales manager at Mastercraft Fabrics, Shawver was successful in implementing sales strategies in a 6-state area.

He will provide a refreshing boost to a company that has experienced significant growth since it burst on the personal protective equipment scene back in 2003. HexArmor’s success hinges on providing the most innovative and highest performing PPE on the market.

“HexArmor is a truly unique fit for me,” said Shawver. “It’s an incredible opportunity to have impact at a company that is progressively growing and offering its customers the most innovative products on the market. HexArmor’s high performance safety through innovative technology and design is turning a lot of heads in the industry.”

HexArmor develops and manufactures over 40 highly cut and puncture resistant products for many markets including industrial, law enforcement, public works, research, waste management and recycling.

Contact Jim Shawver

email: jim@hexarmor.com
office 616.459.4144
cell: 616.540.1793
fax: 616.459.2422