April, 2014 Philadelphia, PA Ricochet Manufacturing
Ricochet Manufacturing announces an expansion of their sales team to further develop its growing portfolio of regional and national dealers and customers.
David Fornell, who has been with Ricochet since last year, continues as Sales Manager and Structural Fire Product Specialist. Dave, an active firefighter and popular fire service educator, brings over 40 years of protective clothing experience to the Ricochet sales team.
Mark Staten joins Ricochet as Sales and Product Specialist for the Southeast and brings his 25 years plus experience with a leading manufacturer in occupational apparel including fire fighters turnout gear, EMS clothing, hazardous materials response suits, as well as other items of head to toe protection.
Tim Horan, Sales and Product specialist in Florida and the Gulf Coast, will continue to work closely with a network of dealers and directly with fire and rescue organizations representing the entire line of Ricochet emergency clothing.
Company President Peter Askey says that, “Dave, Tim and Mark’s wealth of experience and industry knowledge has already made key connections for Ricochet Manufacturing.We view these appointments as a sign of our commitment to being one of the fastest growing manufacturers of protective clothing in the business. Our new innovations and the increase in demand from our customers led us to make these necessary additions to our team who are committed to innovation and exceptional service. We are fortunate to have Dave, Tim and Mark on board, and know they will play key roles in providing and implementing high quality solutions for our distributors and end users.”
About Ricochet Manufacturing
More than 20 years of experience producing sophisticated, high-tech gear for the rigorous and specialized needs of the military, industrial chemical workers and emergency first responders.
Extensive experience has helped us develop the skills, knowledge and proven manufacturing techniques to provide the ultimate in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for emergency first responders, involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), technical rescue and, now, firefighting.
Dedication to quality means innovation and not being satisfied with just meeting minimum requirements. We strive to surpass current industry standards and anticipate future ones. We create value for our users by offering top-quality protective clothing with extensive options for customization at very competitive prices.
From the selection of fabrics to the sealed seams to the type of stitching, every detail is engineered to meet the needs of the wearer for ultimate protection, comfort and mobility. www.ricochet-gear.com