Sponge-Jet, Inc. (Newington, New Hampshire, USA), the global leader in dry, low dust, reusable abrasive blasting, announced Edwin Zaharias as its newly appointed president and chief executive officer (CEO). Zaharias will succeed Michael Merritt and assume his duties and responsibilities immediately.
Zaharias brings nearly 20 years of experience in the surface preparation industry to his new position. For the last 15 years, he worked as a senior sales manager for Sponge-Jet, where he oversaw the company’s expansion in the Midwest and the growth of new markets in the United States, including the development and integration of robotics and automation to the abrasive blasting process.
Under Zaharias’ leadership, Sponge-Jet aims to accelerate its growth, expand its product and service offerings, and continue to exceed customer expectations.
“It’s an honor to lead an organization so committed to worker safety, while remaining on the cutting edge of blasting technology and productivity,” says Zaharias. “Not only does Sponge-Jet offer a best-in-class product, but the people behind Sponge-Jet are some of the finest in the industry.”
“Ed has been instrumental in pioneering sponge blast methodology in the field to maximize application success and sales growth,” says Ted Valoria, vice president of North American sales. “His managerial experience and his passion to grow will further our company's endeavor to produce the most innovative products in our industry.”
For more information, visit www.spongejet.com.
Source: ACCESSWIRE, www.accesswire.com.