E-Z LOK hires Desert Distribution
E-Z LOK, a manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm in the Southwest.
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| Jo Ann Morris |
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| David Palmquist |
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| John Wachman |
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Desert Distribution covers Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah. The entire line of E-Z LOK products will be sold by the Desert team comprising Jo Ann Morris, David Palmquist and John Wachman. Desert currently handles a wide assortment of fastener lines.
Jo Ann Morris, the company’s managing partner has 32 years of experience in the fastener industry, working with fastener distributors, manufacturers and OEMs. Morris’ first job was at Copper State Bolt & Nut Company as regional sales manager. She started working at Desert Distribution in 2014 as a sales business development representative. Morris also serves as marketing director for the Fastener Training Institute.
David Palmquist is the sales manager in California. He has 27 years of fastener experience in manufacturing, outside processing and application engineering. Palmquist previously worked at ND Industries, serving as manager and general manager.
John Wachman is the founding partner, having started the company in 2001 to provide professional sales representation for engineered fastener and component suppliers.
Discussing what led Desert Distribution to partner with E-Z LOK, Morris said,
“Our core strength is selling proprietary, engineered components and fasteners to all markets," said Morris. E-Z LOK’s unique designs on inserts to repair threads supplement and complement our other products.”
Palmquist added, "We are impressed with their management team’s honest approach to addressing customer needs.”
Desert Distribution offers sales support, product training and OEM development to distributors, manufacturers and end users, including DIY businesses.
The responsibilities of these sales representatives include generating new business, product training and sales support, marketing and application support on behalf of the manufacturers the company represents.
E-Z LOK Director of Sales and Marketing Kyle Lindsly-Roach said, “We are excited to partner with Desert Distribution for the Southwest territory. John, Jo, and David have long been involved in the fastener industry and bring a wealth of knowledge and connections in the growing Southwest market. We look forward to the opportunity to work together and continue to grow the territory.”
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