IDN-H. Hoffman Show Draws Crowd
IDN-H. Hoffman hosted its annual Milwaukee Bratfest Trade Show August 23, 2014 in Butler, WI.
The IDN-H. Hoffman Milwaukee Bratfest Trade Show was filled with over 50 manufacturers displaying items as diverse as automotive products, locksmith tools, padlocks, access control, CCTV, safes, safe locks, key machines, electronic access control, and both residential and commercial locks. There was something for every locksmith to see and hundreds of locksmiths made the trip to the Milwaukee area for the show.
IDN-H. Hoffman is part of the International Distribution Network (IDN), which provides security products, access control solutions, and related services to security professionals through its six regional business hubs located in North America. With a wholesale distribution network of more than 50 locations. For more information, visit www.idn-inc.com.
W.J. Schelp Named PDQ Reps
Milwaukee-based W.J. Schelp and Associates, Inc., has assumed sales rep duties for PDQ's Upper Midwest territory of Wisconsin, Minnesota, northern Illinois and the Dakotas.
"The Schelp organization is experienced and dynamic," said Bob Hasty, PDQ's Vice President/Marketing. "This is the kind of group you need for a critical territory like the Upper Midwest. We have high expectations and think it's a great fit moving forward."
Contact W.J. Schelp at 811 N. Hawley Rd., Milwaukee, WI, telephone 414-453-3615.
PDQ also has upgraded its Salt Lake City Distribution Center. The new address is 720 S. Gladiola St., Suite D, Salt Lake City, UT 84014. The new location is a hub for PDQ's Priority Quickship, designed to provide quick and reliable service throughout the west. Orders are shipped same day when received before 2 p.m. Eastern time.
LILIN Names North America VP/GM
LILIN North America, the US entity of IP video provider Merit LILIN, named Joe Cook as vice president/general manager of its operations. Cook will assume responsibility for the North American headquarters in Arcadia, Calif., including support and oversight of strategic direction, goals and growth objectives.
A veteran of the video surveillance and IP video technology industries, Cook is an experienced professional with a history of management and marketing excellence in commercial and government markets, as well as with large OEM accounts. He joins LILIN from Moxa America where had served as Business Development Manager for its IP video unit.
"I am pleased to join LILIN, a company committed to performing its own in-house design, engineering and manufacturing. In today's fast-paced market, it is important to have the ability to control specifications and have the flexibility to quickly meet changing market demands," Cook said.
Jason Hill, LILIN's Group Vice President, commented: "Joe's appointment as a VP/GM to our North American business unit is key to our ongoing expansion into the United States, Canada and Mexico. He brings 20 years of knowledge and market experience with him, and this will be invaluable to our partners and customers."
For more information, visit www.meritlilin.com.
Vanderbilt Expands Sales Team
PARSIPPANY, NJ – Vanderbilt Industries announces that three proven veterans of the security industry have recently joined the company—Brian Mathieu, Jennifer Martin and Christopher Burton.
Jennifer Martin’s 30+ years in the security industry has translated into a successful track record in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments. Most recently, Martin served as Director of Sales for WavestoreUSA, where she was responsible for creating and executing WavestoreUSA’s market development, sales and business plans.
Brian Mathieu brings to Vanderbilt Industries 25 years of experience building strategic sales programs. He has produced leading business units and high-performing channel partners through application and delivery of successful management strategies, market identification, and strategic planning for such top firms as Cardkey, Henry Brothers Electronic, Securitas, and Simplex Grinnell. Brian is in charge of the East/NorthEast Region, based in Boston.
Christopher Burton has joined the Sales Team to support and grow its base of Canadian customers. Most recently, Christopher served as marketing manager for Ingersoll Rand in Canada with responsibility for electronic access control in its electronic lock division.
For more information about Vanderbilt Industries, visit www.vanderbiltindustries.com.
