Chris Blaine
Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc. has announced Chris Blaine as Regional Sales Manager who will oversee all sales activities related to four Platinum Tooling rep groups across the country. This includes Machine Tool Accessory Sales, which covers the states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia; Evergreen Tool Group Tool in Michigan; McGill Sales in Ohio and western Pennsylvania; and CMI in Indiana and Kentucky.
Blaine has strong technical knowledge of machine tools and machine tool accessories. Before joining Platinum Tooling, He worked for three years at Morris Group, Inc./Velocity Products as sales manager, responsible for managing live tool sales for many states in the Midwest. He also held the position of project manager for machining center products including rotary tables, and has experience with new product development and all levels of product and sales management.
"Blaine has gained experience through working with complex parts used in the aerospace, medical, defense, diesel fuel systems, automotive, oil and gas and down hole industries," said a company spokesperson. "He has a vast understanding of metals, which allows him to make recommendations for the appropriate tooling given a specific application."
Blaine studied Manufacturing Technologies at Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne, IN. "I am excited to apply and expand my technical expertise and sales ability as a member of Platinum Tooling," he said.
For more information contact:
Preben Hansen, President
Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc.
16 East Piper Lane, Suite 128
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-749-0633
phansen@platinumtooling.com
www.platinumtooling.com