EoW July 2011

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▲ ▲ Pictured, from left are administrative specialist Markus Kneip, European sales manager Louis Steffann, Eastern Europe account manager Elena Kerimov, and Western Europe account manager Ingrid Christian

Fortek strengthens its European sales workforce

Fortek GmbH, the European sales office of US-based Fort Wayne Wire Die, has strengthened its European sales team by recruiting Russian-speaking sales representative Elena Kerimov. A dual Russian and German citizen who is also fluent in English, Elena gives wire drawing companies in the former Russian Federation a lingual and technical conduit to US-quality wire drawing die engineering. She represents the latest in Fortek’s efforts to expand its inside sales capabilities to bring the highest quality wire drawing die products and services to all of Europe – an initiative that is part of the company’s continued growth track following the celebration of its 30 th anniversary.

hired administrative specialist Markus Kneip. His addition enhances Fortek’s sales and service capabilities by allowing sales manager Louis Steffann, and Western Europe account manager Ingrid Christian, to dedicate more time to their core competencies and their customers. “Being able to increase our internal manpower, Fortek is better prepared to deliver the kind of die engineering and applications expertise that wires drawing companies need today, through the kind of reliable, local and personalised service relationship they expect,” said Louis. Fortek GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 619 225 029

Email : sales@fortekgmbh.com Website : www.fortekgmbh.com

In addition to Elena, Fortek has also recently

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EuroWire – July 2011