Des-Case Corporation, a leader in industrial contamination control, recently announced the addition of Michael Powers to their senior staff in the role of director of marketing. Powers’ experience has been in high growth markets and companies, including his last role as the Vice President of Marketing for Asurion.

“We are thrilled to add Michael to the team,” said Brian Gleason, president of Des-Case Corporation. “Our growth has been accelerating around the world as more and more companies look to us to help keep them up and running. Michael’s track record brings a lot of depth and breadth to our marketing efforts.”

Powers comes to Des-Case with over 15 years of extensive and varied experience in marketing and sales. At Asurion, he held roles as a senior director and vice president of account management, product marketing, business development, and product strategy. He also held increasing levels of responsibility with several divisions of GTE Wireless, GTE Communications and GTE Corporation (now Verizon). He has also worked for Raychem Corporation and General Motors. Michael holds an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Kettering University.

“I’m happy to be a part of the Des-Case family,” said Powers. “We are a company built on a firm foundation and are in a great position to grow in offerings and markets. I look forward to furthering our marketing with our partners around the world.”

Des-Case Corporation specializes in contamination control products for industrial lubricants. Headquartered near Nashville, TN, the privately held company markets an entire line of products designed to help companies make their equipment investments last longer. They distribute Des-Case®, Hydroguard®, VentGuard™, FlowGuard™, DoublePlay™, and TriplePlay™ branded solutions through an extensive distribution network, OEM’s and private label partners. The company’s products feature designs unparalleled in the marketplace and are used wherever lubricant life and performance are essential to daily operations.

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Des-Case Corporation, a leading manufacturer of contamination control products, is pleased to welcome Kevin Spiller to the sales team.

Spiller joins the company as a key account manager, bringing sales experience from the lubricant market. Prior to joining Des-Case, he was most recently employed with ESAB Welding and Cutting in Florence, S.C. as a territory sales manager. He also has worked as a technical sales representative for Parman Lubricants in Nashville, Tenn. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and is a Certified Lubrication Specialist.

“We are glad to have Kevin join the Des-Case family,” said Trigg Minnick, director of sales. “His industry experience and great attitude make him an instant asset to our entire organization. We know he will be great for our customers and great for our company.”

Des-Case Corporation specializes in contamination control products for industrial lubricants. Headquartered near Nashville, TN, the privately held company markets an entire line of products designed to help companies make their equipment investments last longer. They distribute Des-Case®, Hydroguard®, VentGuard™, FlowGuard™, DoublePlay™, and TriplePlay™ branded solutions through an extensive distribution network, OEM’s and private label partners. The company’s products feature designs unparalleled in the marketplace and are used wherever lubricant life and performance are essential to daily operations.

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Des-Case announces the addition of Samantha Yeargin to the team.

Des-Case Corporation, a leading manufacturer of contamination control products, is pleased to welcome Samantha Yeargin as a marketing assistant.

A graduate of University of Tennessee in Martin, Tenn., Yeargin holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin MBA Program. Her experience includes working as news editor for The Pacer, University of Tennessee at Martin’s newspaper, while overseeing an editorial and writing staff of sixteen. Prior to joining Des-Case, Yeargin was business manager for University of Tennessee at Martin’s Office of Student Publications.

She will assist in the execution of marketing initiatives and communication programs to support sales and marketing efforts. This includes developing advertising projects and communications collateral for existing Des-Case contamination control products, as well as new products under development and brand identity extensions.

“Samantha is a valuable addition to the marketing department,” said Wendy Watts, director of marketing. “Her skills and attitude are already making a positive impact on marketing efforts which will enhance the efficiency of our department.”

Des-Case Corporation specializes in contamination control products for industrial lubricants with the leading position in the breather market. Headquartered in White House, Tenn., the privately held company markets the Des-Case®, Hydroguard®, VentGuard™, FlowGuard™, DoublePlay™, and TriplePlay™ brands through an extensive distribution network and private label partners. The company’s products feature designs unparalleled in the marketplace and are used wherever lubricant life and performance are essential to daily operations.

Des-Case welcomes two additional new staffers to growing department

Des-Case Corporation, a leading manufacturer of contamination control products, is pleased to welcome Jim Kelly as a new sales manager and Jennifer Zack as a domestic specialist for customer service, in its growing sales and customer service division. Together, they bring over a decade of sales and customer service experience to Des-Case Corporation.

In Des-Case Corporation’s customer service department, Jennifer Zack will operate in all phases of customer service, including customer calls, invoicing,
some technical support, tracking and queries for domestic accounts only. Jennifer is well-suited to meet the demands of Des-Case Corporation’s distributors with her friendly demeanor and goal-oriented personality.

Jim Kelly joins the company as key account manager, bringing solid, industrial sales experience from the lubricant market. Jim’s experience in the industrial marketplace ranges from performing lubrication surveys to providing technical and lubrication recommendations. One of his more recent positions was as national account sales manager with ChevronTexaco, North American Lubricants Division. A graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education and is a Certified Lubrication Specialist.

As key account manager, his primary responsibility will be caring for the ExxonMobil private label account, tending to Precision Industries account, and looking after larger distributor’s needs. He will also be accountable for the growth of sales for future products and existing lines in the domestic distribution channels.

“Their experience and enthusiastic attitudes fit well to the Des-Case atmosphere,” observes Trigg Minnick, director of sales. “We are dedicated to excellent customer service and Jim and Jennifer share that commitment as well.”

Des-Case Corporation specializes in contamination control products for industrial lubricants with the leading position in the breather market. Headquartered in White House, Tenn., the privately held company markets the Des-Case®, Hydroguard®, VentGuard™, FlowGuard™, DoublePlay™, and TriplePlay™ brands through an extensive distribution network and private label partners. The company’s products feature designs unparalleled in the marketplace and are used wherever lubricant life and performance are essential to daily operations.

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Representation in Asian countries further strengthened.

Des-Case Corporation, a leading manufacturer of contamination control products, is pleased to announce it has reinforced its worldwide business with a new distribution agreement with Pall Corporation. This new agreement with Pall Corporation, in the Asian region, reflects an increasing global demand for Des-Case products.

By working with its distribution network in the Pan Asian region, Pall Corporation will further secure the market by supplying the full line of Des-Case products. Des-Case’s principal breather line, which replaces the standard breather cap, uses patented technology to prevent damaging water and particulate from entering hydraulic reservoirs, gearboxes, and storage or process tanks. Des-Case breathers are offered in a variety of sizes and materials to meet the needs of virtually any industry application and are complemented by a line of ancillary contamination control products.

“We are very pleased to sign this important distribution agreement with one of the largest filtration companies in the world,” said Brian Gleason, president of Des-Case Corporation. “We are optimistic about the region and are anxious to leverage our brands to increase market awareness over the course of this long-term contract.”

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