NORTH ROYALTON, OH (March 18, 2020) — Kent Corporation, a leading manufacturer of coil strip processing equipment, announced today the promotions of two sales team members and one new hire. In addition, they welcomed another employee back to the sales department.

“As we strive to build our company, we’re strengthening our sales team,” said Kent Corporation President David Tsai. “We’re excited to promote current team members and add a new team member.”

The changes include:

• Cody Kothera was promoted from sales engineer to Vice President of Sales. His responsibilities include all sales and marketing functions for Kent Corporation (USA).
• Vince Gagliardi was promoted from sales specialist to Consumables Sales Manager. He will be responsible for the entire Kent consumable line, which includes saw blades, the company’s fastest growing product.
• Dino Zullo recently returned to Kent to help with production and service and is now a Sales Representative. He will be selling the portable welder line that Vince had been working on, as well as servicing portable welders.
• Justin Singleton is joining Kent Corporation as a Product Manager with many years of experience in lubrication technologies. He will specialize in Dietronic SAGOMA strip lubrication systems for automotive industry stamping.

Tsai adds, “Our sales team knows our equipment inside and out. They work closely with our partners, so all of our customers are able to find the right machines for their companies and keep them in productive use.”

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About Kent Corporation
Since 1971, Kent Corporation has led the tubing, roll forming, stamping and strip processing industries around the world with its quality machinery, advanced engineering and unmatched customer service. Through its patented products and partnerships, the company offers a complete line of entry, mill and finishing equipment.