CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JMC Steel Group announced today that Jim Hays, vice president of marketing and business development, will take on the added responsibility of managing its electrical portfolio of products manufactured under the Wheatland Tube and Picoma brands. David Burnette, vice president of sales, electrical division — Wheatland Tube, and Steve Camilletti, national sales manager — Picoma, will report directly to Jim.
Hays has more than 30 years of industry experience and was instrumental in driving growth during his tenure at Allied Tube. He has a deep understanding of this channel and the many tactical and strategic steps required for best positioning.
"JMC is committed to expanding its position in the electrical marketplace, as well as providing excellent service and superior products, and developing strong supportive customer relationships throughout North America," said David W. Seeger, president of JMC Steel Group. "Jim Hays' comprehensive understanding of the electrical marketplace and strategic vision will greatly benefit JMC Steel Group, our sales network and our distributor customers."
Jelani Rucker
312-275-1626
jelani.rucker@jmcsteel.com
About JMC Steel Group
JMC Steel Group includes the operating divisions of Atlas Tube, Picoma, Energex Tube and Wheatland Tube. It is the largest independent manufacturer of hollow structural sections and steel pipe, and the top producer of electrical conduit and elbows, couplings and nipples in North America. JMC Steel Group delivers a broad range of pipe and tube solutions that build its customers' success.
For more information, contact JMC Steel Group at 312.275.1600 or info@jmcsteelgroup.com. Or, visit jmcsteelgroup.com
About Wheatland Tube:
Wheatland Tube is North America's leading manufacturer of steel electrical conduit, including hot-dip galvanized steel rigid metal conduit, steel intermediate metal conduit, steel electrical metallic tubing, rigid aluminum conduit, a full line of elbows, couplings and nipples, and running thread pipe. Wheatland also produces standard pipe, DOM mechanical tubing, fence framework, fire sprinkler pipe, oil country tubular goods and line pipe.
For more product information, contact Wheatland Tube at 800.257.8182 or info@wheatland.com. Or, visit wheatland.com
Follow JMC Steel Group and Wheatland Tube on Twitter: @JMCSteelGroup and @WheatlandTube
About Picoma
Picoma Industries, a division of JMC Steel Group, is North America's leading manufacturer of galvanized elbows, couplings and nipples, as well as a complete package of aluminum and running thread. Picoma manufactures its products from prime, domestically produced raw materials in Cambridge, Ohio.
For more product information, contact Picoma at 800.742.6621. Or visit picoma.com
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