Guardair Corporation Appoints New Director of Global Supply Chain

Guardair Corporation, a U.S. manufacturer of OSHA compliant safety air guns and pneumatic vacuums, has announced the addition of Mark Wysk as the new Director of Global Supply Chain. Wysk brings 30 years of industrial purchasing management experience, including international sourcing, tool industry knowledge and materials expertise.

In his new role at Guardair, Wysk will support manufacturing through innovative sourcing strategies and optimizing cost-saving opportunities in conjunction with annual operating plans. His focus is building and strengthening partnerships providing true strategic relationships. "Mark's expertise in improving productivity, quality and efficiency of supply chain operations is a tremendous asset as we continue to grow," stated Tom Tremblay, President of Guardair Corporation. "We are thrilled to have him join our team."

Wysk was most recently the corporate director of procurement at Simonds International. Prior to that, he held the position of senior manager of Global Sourcing for Lenox. Wysk holds a master's degree in engineering management and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, both from Western New England College. He currently serves as president of the Institute for Supply Management of Western New England and has published articles in Supply Chain World Magazine and Cutting Tool Engineering.

For more information contact:

Guardair Corporation

47 Veterans Drive

Chicopee, MA 01022-1062

413-594-4400

www.guardaircorp.com