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PDR Americas Appoints New National Sales Manager
June 10, 2016 | Easy NewswireEstimated reading time: 1 minute
PDR Americas, a White Industrial Corp. business and a provider of SMT/BGA rework systems and X-ray inspection systems, has appointed Dan Kelsey as the National Sales Manager over the Infrared Rework, X-Ray, and HALT/HASS divisions.
Kelsey brings more than 35 years’ experience in direct sales, sales management, marketing, and corporate management of technical products. He joins PDR having most recently served as general manager of Scienscope International. His wealth of experience comes from his previous roles as a vice president, general manager and sales director in the EMS/PCB equipment businesses.
Kelsey will be working closely with PDR’s Strategic Initiative and Marketing teams to execute the firm’s sales objectives, develop regional marketing, and manage the sales force.
Dave White, CEO of White Industrial, said, “The appointment decision is all about Mr. Kelsey’s excellent track record, wealth of experience, and his unwavering sense of values that serve to accomplish PDR’s mission. I’m confident that he will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality solutions that will fuel PDR’s growth and serve our client’s needs.”
Regarding his new position, Kelsey said, “I am very proud to join a company that has long been recognized for quality and innovation. As the industry will soon learn in the next few months, PDR will again announce new products and features that will provide new services and savings for our customers. It is exciting for me to play a key role in bringing these products to market.”
About PDR-Americas
PDR is a pioneer in IR Rework Systems since 1985. Today the firm’s product offering has grown to include X-Ray systems and Non-Destructive Halt/Hass Test Platforms, with its products specified by many of the world’s largest names in electronics manufacturing. PDR’s technology offering is fully vested by leading Aerospace, Defense, Bio-Medical, Telecom, Automotive, Electronic and Manufacturing firms for its highest quality and best performing systems.
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