Akron Clutch and Brake Manufacturer Adds to Staff to Support New Regional Market
AKRON, OH (January 31, 2008) – GMP Friction Products, a manufacturer of sintered metallic friction materials for industrial applications, recently hired Eric Jackson as the company’s West Coast Sales Manager.
“Our company has undergone tremendous growth recently, and our staff has expanded accordingly,” said Jerry Lynch, president of GMP Friction Products. “Eric’s extensive engineering background and sales experience in national accounts will help us reach out to new brake pad and clutch plate customers in the Western U.S.”
Jackson’s main responsibilities in his new role will be increasing sales, obtaining leads, and assisting current customers. In this role, he will develop marketing plans, business plans, sales strategies and action plans for potential customers in the Western U.S. He has several years of experience in sales.
Jackson is a native of Northeast Ohio and has a degree in mechanical engineering from Ohio University. He lives in Southern California with his family and enjoys surfing, rock climbing, and scuba diving.
GMP Friction Products produces brake pads and clutch plates for manufacturers of off-road vehicles, ATVs, industrial equipment, and marine applications. Their engineering expertise and range of available materials and groove patterns allow them to carefully select the best parts for any application. In addition, their engineering department offers extensive custom design for specialized projects.
For more than 78 years, GMP Friction Products has designed and manufactured brake pads and clutch plates for use in a variety of industrial and automotive applications. As a leader in sintered metallic friction materials, they specialize in working with clients to engineer and create customized parts in a range of materials for controlling, stopping, or transmitting power. For more information, call 330-633-1226 or visit their website at www.gmpfriction.com.