BENSALEM, Pa., Nov. 7, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Strategic Distribution, Inc. (SDI) (Nasdaq:STRD), a leading provider of MRO supply chain management services, announced today that it has appointed F.M. "Duffy" Shea to the position of Group Vice President, Food & Beverage, in addition to his current role of General Director, Strategic Distribution de Mexico.
Responsibilities as Group Vice President include managing all customers in the food and beverage industries, managing group profitability and client relationships, providing direction to In-Plant Store(r) operators and overseeing employee development.
Located in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, Strategic Distribution de Mexico (SDM) is one of the largest and most experienced on-site integrated suppliers in Mexico. Duffy Shea is a key member of the company's leadership team, having launched and grown SDM into a successful business. As General Director, Shea oversees all aspects of SDM, including new business development, daily operations, and improving profitability.
President and CEO, Ron Whitaker commented: "This appointment, which includes significant additional responsibilities, reflects Mr. Shea's commitment to the company. His long tenure, vast industry knowledge, successful start-ups and administration of SDI's Mexico operations make him ideally suited for the challenge."
Strategic Distribution, Inc. is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supply services to commercial and industrial customers as well as institutions of higher education. The Company provides comprehensive MRO outsourcing solutions that reduce costs and inefficiencies in the procurement and management of those materials. Additional information about SDI and the In-Plant Store(r) program can be found on the Company's Web site at www.in-plantstore.com.