January 3, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Company Contact:
Ken Baker, Marketing Manager
772.223.5151, kbaker@iwttesoro.com
Palm City, Fla.,––January 3, 2007––International Wholesale Tile Inc. (IWT), a value-added distributor and merchandiser of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone, floor and wall coverings, announces the recent appointment of an industry veteran, Bruce DePasquale, as their new national sales manager.
Bruce DePasquale has over 25 years of industry experience, having served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Laufen Ceramic Tile and as Senior Brand Manager for Shaw Industries, a Berkshire-Hathaway Company, and manufacturer of diverse flooring products. Mr. DePasquale will provide a central liaison for field sales representatives and executive management for the implementation and deployment of its national sales initiatives and branding campaign of Tesoro, The Collection.
Paul Boucher, president of IWT said, “Bruce’s experience and skill sets will provide focus and dedicated leadership for the Company’s national sales team as they continue to meet growing customer and market demands in 2007. We more than welcomed the opportunity for him to join the family here at IWT.”
Mr. DePasquale said that, “IWT is one of the most progressive and creative companies for the merchandising of ceramic tile that I have seen, and it is one of the few distributors with a nationally recognized brand. I am pleased to have the opportunity to help strengthen the Company’s brand image while continuing to expand the merchandising programs that Tesoro’s clients have come to expect. As an industry professional, I have watched IWT’s progression over the last few years, and it is truly a pleasure to be a part of the team.”
