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10 Tube Products International September 2016
Asahi/America names new VP
Thermoplastic fluid flow technologies
specialist Asahi/America, Inc has
announced the promotion of Michael J
Hansen to vice president of the western
region and international operations.
Since August 2015, Mr Hansen has
been handling the reporting and
strategic planning of Asahi/America’s
sales operations in South America, the
Pacific Islands and, most recently, the
company’s entrance into the Australian
marketplace.
In addition to these responsibilities, Mr
Hansen will continue to oversee Asahi/
America’s team of sales representatives
west of the Mississippi River, and assist
Asahi/America district sales managers
and their distributors with sales and
specification efforts for the company’s
full range of thermoplastic fluid flow
products.
Mr Hansen has been with Asahi/America
since 2002 as district sales manager.
He has helped guide the growth of
the Northern California and Nevada
territory during the past decade, and
has been instrumental in providing
numerous business opportunities for
his distributors across a wide array of
industrial and municipal applications.
Asahi/America provides solutions for
fluid handling systems, individualised to
meet customers’ needs. The company
manufactures corrosion resistant
thermoplastic fluid handling products
including valves, actuators, pipe and
fittings. It also maintains an extensive
custom fabrication department,
and provides on-site consultation,
supervision and training where required.
Asahi/America, Inc – USA
Michael J Hansen
BSS names its supplier of the year
BSS Industrial, a UK distributor of
pipeline and heating solutions, has
awarded George Fischer Sales Ltd its
Supplier of the Year award for 2016.
George Fischer, based in Coventry, UK,
is a supplier of plastic piping systems
and metal fittings. The division focuses
on system solutions and components
for the safe transport of water, gas
and chemicals in industry, utility and
building services sectors. Its product
range includes pipes, fittings, valves,
sensors and automation as well as
jointing technologies, and covers all
water cycle applications.
In making the award, BSS recognises
the contribution that George Fischer has
made to its own success in a partnership
of shared goals and ambitions over the
last year. George Fisher supports BSS
not only in winning contracts but also
through sharing project information and
making joint calls to customers that
emphasise the close relationship it has
with BSS, its branches and its account
managers.
Working in conjunctionwith BSS, George
Fischer has been proactive throughout
the UK region, raising awareness of the
solutions it can offer through BSS.
George Fischer Sales Ltd managing
director Richard Trevaskis said, “We are
very pleased and greatly honoured to
receive this award as it shows that we’re
appreciated by everyone at BSS. The
team at George Fischer have worked
very hard to form a meaningful long-
term relationship with a UK market
leader and it’s great to see this approach
being recognised.”
BSS Industrial, established in 1899, has
more than 60 branches across the UK.
BSS Industrial – UK
George Fischer Sales Ltd – UK
BSS managing director Chris Hufflett (centre) presents the award to Richard Trevaskis
(centre right)