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M.D. Manufacturing announces staff changes

M.D. Manufacturing Inc. is proud to announce the addition of a number of new positions within their company as they are experiencing growth. A number of efforts are increasing their market share and industry recognition, facilitating this move.

Steve Spriet, formerly U.S. sales manager – floorcare & commercial division for Plastiflex, has agreed to take over as the vice president of dealer sales for M.D. Manufacturing. Spriet brings with him a wealth of knowledge gained from 18 years in the central vacuum industry. Many of you recognize his face as a prominent representative for the hose manufacturer, Plastiflex, a regular at the VDTA Trade Shows. Spriet also has been working closely with M.D. Manufacturing Inc., ensuring a seamless integration of their products into M.D.’s product line.

“Steve has always had an excellent grasp of our product and is the perfect type of representative we desire,” stated M.D. Manufacturing General Manager Grant Olewiler. “We hate to lose him as a supplier but believe that our growth in the marketplace demands that we retain the best-of-the-best.”

Spriet will be in charge of sales to all of M.D.’s dealers throughout the USA as well as developing additional dealers in areas where M.D. lacks adequate representation.

“A truly unique opportunity, I’m excited to assist M.D. in partnering with clients to sell a product that I believe in and use,” said Spriet.

One of his unique qualities is that he has been installing M.D. units on the side for over five years and can adequately explain the process to prospective clients.

“It is rare to find a candidate with this rounded of a skill-set who is already familiar with our product line,” stated Olewiler.

Mike Kretsinger, who formerly held the position, will be moving into a consultant role, assisting M.D. in its Six Sigma and other quality control issues. He has actually taken on a new position that has been a dream of his, becoming a youth pastor at a local Bakersfield, CA, area church.

“While we are very sad to see him reduce his involvement within M.D., we are extremely excited about the opportunities his new job will provide,” Olewiler said.

M.D. Manufacturing also announced the addition of Mark Weighall a certified public accountant, certified management accountant, and certified financial manager to oversee their accounting department. Weighall, a Bakersfield native, brings an energetic new approach to the company that should allow them to prepare for the growth they are experiencing. His experience with financial and managerial accounting in tandem with effective financial management will continue to allow M.D. to provide the best products and the optimum price to the dealers.

M.D. Manufacturing has been manufacturing central vacuums since 1961 under the names Silent Master, AirForce, Modern Day, AirMaster, FloMaster and Stealth. Their industry acclaimed www.builtinvacuum.com Web site has become the knowledge-base for the entire industry.

For more information, call 1-800-525-2055.

Reprinted from Central Vac Professional, June 2008