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PDR Americas Appoints New National Account Manager
August 10, 2016 | PDR AmericasEstimated reading time: 1 minute
PDR Americas, a leader in IR rework, announced today that Dan Kelsey has joined the company as the National Sales Manager of the Infrared Rework division. Kelsey brings more than 35 years of 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. Kelsey’s 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 work closely with PDR’s Strategic Initiative and Marketing teams to execute the firm’s sales objectives, develop regional marketing and manage the salesforce. Dave White, CEO of White Industrial Corporation, parent company of PDR Americas, 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 Kelsey will play a key role in providing and implementing high-quality solutions that will fuel PDR’s growth and serve our clients’ needs.”
Regarding his new position, Kelsey said, “I am proud to join a company that has long been recognized for quality and innovation. We have a very sound product line so my early efforts will focus on expanding PDR representation. Later PDR will 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 the market.”
For more information about PDR Americas, contact the company at 530-676-6262 or click here.
About PDR Americas
PDR Americas is a business owned by White Industrial Corporation. PDR is a pioneer in IR rework, test and inspection systems, with its products specified by many of the world’s largest names in electronics manufacturing and repair. PDR’s patented “Focused IR and Thermal Management Technology” is fully vested by leading aerospace, defense, biomedical, telecom, automotive, MRO, R&D, and electronic and manufacturing firms for its highest quality and best performing systems.
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