DECATUR, Ala.--()--ITW Sexton, a world leader in the production of refrigerant and high-pressure aerosol cans, recently hired James Huang to direct the company’s sales and marketing activities in China. Mr. Huang (pronounced WANG), is based in Shanghai. Prior to joining ITW Sexton, he served as Asia sales manager for Wilspec Technology International, a manufacturer of controls and components for refrigeration systems and heat pumps. He has also held similar positions with Armstrong Machinery and Daikin Industries. Mr. Huang earned a degree in HVAC Engineering from Shanghai’s Tongji University, one of China’s leading institutions of higher learning.
“I am pleased that James has joined our team,” says Yurij Wowczuk, ITW Sexton’s general manager. “His knowledge of market opportunities in China, extensive array of industry contacts and technical expertise should help us to expand our refrigerant customer base in the world’s most dynamic economy.”
Mr. Huang is working closely with ITW Sexton’s management team to develop new business opportunities through direct sales to customers in a variety of markets, including automotive, HVAC equipment, industrial and commercial.
“ITW Sexton’s extensive lines of refrigerant cans and packaging solutions for a wide range of refrigerants and high-pressure gases put the company in a strong position to succeed in China,” says Mr. Huang. “I look forward to helping ITW Sexton develop sales opportunities throughout the country. Because our parent, ITW, already has made significant investments in China through other business units, we are able to benefit from that knowledge of customers and markets throughout China to meet our strategic objectives.”
About ITW Sexton
ITW Sexton manufactures refrigerant and high-pressure aerosol cans at its facility in Decatur, Alabama, USA. ITW Sexton is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 500 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. ITW employs nearly 60,000 people in 825 business units and has operations in 52 countries. The company is based in near Chicago, Illinois, USA. For more information, contact Yurij Wowczuk at +1 256.355.5850, x152, or e-mail ywowczuk@sextoncan.com or James Huang at +86 21 69225622 or e-mail jameshuang@itwshanghai.com
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