Emuge-Franken hires national sales manager
EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, a manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, clamping devices and other rotary tools, has appointed Mike Patterson as national sales manager for the U.S. and Canada.
Patterson brings extensive industry knowledge and management experience to his role. He is responsible for leading the the company's sales organization in North American to further strengthen support for customers and distributor partners, as well as to grow market share.
"With more than 30 years of combined experience in sales man-agement and technical expertise in cutting tools and metalworking manufacturing, Mike is ideally suited for this role," said President Bob Hellinger.
"I’m excited to join the EMUGE team," said Patterson. “I look forward to applying my industry expertise and leadership to motivate field sales and distributors," said Matterson. "Supporting the continued success of EMUGE-FRANKEN USA and maintaining its reputation for outstanding innovation, quality, and customer service in a broad range of cutting tools are key initiatives."
Patterson most recently served as the northeast general manager at Blackhawk Industrial, a large distributor providing industrial products, equipment, and manufacturing services. Prior to that, he spent over eight years at Kennametal, including as northeast sales manager for four years and channel partner (distribution) manager for two years. Earlier in his career, he gained hands-on experience as a CNC machinist, manufacturing engineer, and application engineer. Patterson holds a Journeyman Tool and Die Certification and a BA degree in engineering/industrial management from Manchester Community College in Connecticut. He also holds an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science Manufacturing Technology from Naugatuck Valley Community College.
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