CERATIZIT USA, manufacturer of standard and custom tooling for the metalworking industry, has promoted Shannon Grismore to Sales Director, Central Zone.
Grismore, who brings nearly three decades of machining, sales and application experience to the role, will oversee a growing seven-state territory that includes Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio. Prior to assuming his new position, Grismore supported and assisted CERATIZIT customers as a sales engineer in Southern Indiana and Kentucky for almost three years.
An Indiana native, Grismore understands midwestern manufacturing at the shop-floor level and has established strong relationships with customers within the region. Grismore spent 13 years as a machinist with the former Delaware Machinery & Tool Company, Inc., which designed, engineered and manufactured tools for die cast components. He transitioned to an applications specialist with a standard and custom tool maker and then took that experience into a sales engineer position with a major cutting tool manufacturer.
“Shannon’s extensive experience as a machinist allows him to understand the requirements and challenges encountered on the shop floor,” said Troy Wilt, Managing Director of CERATIZIT USA, Cutting Tools Division. “That ability combined with his deep product knowledge will continue to drive growth and customer satisfaction in CERATIZIT’s Central Zone.”
Grismore is eager to bring his industry knowledge and problem-solving skills to support CERATIZIT customers.
“Manufacturing is core to my professional path as well as my personal story,” Grismore said. “In states I now oversee, more than two million people are employed in the industry. My goal is to bring our culture of excellence and collaboration to customers, so they have cutting-edge solutions to remain competitive in a rapidly changing machining landscape.”
About CERATIZIT USA, Inc.
Part of the CERATIZIT Group, CERATIZIT USA designs and manufactures high quality standard and custom tooling for the metalworking industry. CERATIZIT USA is a solutions and service provider for many different industry segments, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. With a highly specialized staff, expansive product portfolio and an International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration, CERATIZIT USA provides manufacturers with the complete application engineering, service and training support needed for maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness.
For more information visit www.CuttingTools.CERATIZIT.com or call 1-800-783-2280.
