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DB Roberts Welcomes Jeff Senter as Field Sales Manager for the Central United States
Wilmington, Mass. (Meltwater) April 08, 2024 – DB Roberts is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jeff Senter as the Central Field Sales Manager. Residing in the Greater Cleveland area, Jeff is set to play a pivotal role in steering the Central United States Field Sales Team, overseeing operations spanning Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin. Bringing over a decade of rich experience in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) distribution to the table, Jeff has a proven track record of managing and expanding territories both nationally and regionally. Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from Myers University and holds
DB Roberts Expands Product Portfolio with KATO Threaded Inserts
Wilmington, Mass. (Meltwater) April 01, 2024 – Leading fastener and hardware distributor DB Roberts is now an authorized stocking distributor for KATO Fastening Systems. KATO product categories include Tangless and Tanged CoilThread inserts, hand tools, power tools, and thread repair kits. “I am thrilled to announce our partnership with KATO Fastening Systems as an authorized stocking distributor. This collaboration expands our commitment to providing comprehensive solutions to our customers across various industries, further solidifying our position as a premier supplier of fasteners and hardware,” said Lisa Breton, DB Roberts VP of Supply Chain. President of KATO, Al Qaqish, added, “KATO’s
DB Roberts Welcomes New National Field Sales Manager
Wilmington, Mass. (Globe Newswire) March 7, 2024 – DB Roberts announces Courtney Lorimer has joined DB Roberts as National Field Sales Manager, responsible for leading strategy and initiatives for the field sales team across North America. Courtney comes to DB Roberts from sister company Heilind Electronics, a top distributor for interconnect products. She joined Heilind Electronics in 2003 as a Field Sales Representative in the Austin/San Antonio territory. Courtney has held roles including Field Sales Manager, Branch Manager, and District manager, growing her territory with each promotion. Prior to stepping into the National Field Sales Manager role for DB Roberts,
DB Roberts Announces Key Promotions, Leadership Changes
Wilmington, Mass. (Globe Newswire) February 12, 2024 – DB Roberts announces promotions of key personnel within its organizational leadership structure. Kelly Loeb has been appointed to Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations and Lisa Breton has been named Vice President of Supply Chain. Robert Clapp, President and CEO for DB Roberts and Heilind Electronics, expressed enthusiasm about the promotions. “Kelly and Lisa bring with them a wealth of industry, tactical, and strategic experience, which they will leverage to propel DB Roberts forward into the next phase of our company’s evolution.” Kelly began her journey with DB Roberts in 1996
DB Roberts to Exhibit at 14 Trade Shows Throughout North America in 2024
Wilmington, Mass. (GlobeNewswire) January 17, 2024 – DB Roberts, a leading distributor of fastener and hardware products, will exhibit at 14 trade shows across North America throughout 2024. DB Roberts will showcase fastener, hardware, shielding, and engineered components solutions, applicable to nearly every type of manufacturing. As a distributor-partner for over 50 top manufacturers in the fastener and hardware segment, DB Roberts focuses on stocking high-quality products that support all aspects of our customers’ manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes. Suppliers that will be showcased throughout the year include PennEngineering (PEM, ATLAS, SI), Southco, Sugatsune, STANLEY Engineered Fastening, Essentra, Tech Etch,
DB Roberts Increases EMI/RFI Shielding Portfolio Available from Tech Etch
Wilmington, Mass. (GlobeNewswire) January 16 2024 – DB Roberts, a premier distributor for Tech Etch, announces the launch of the newest Tech Etch breakthroughs in the Fabric Over Foam product line: UL-94 V-0 Certified 2400 and 2500 (Halogen Free) Series Fabric over Foam. The 2500 Series sets a new standard in performance and safety. UL-94 V-0 Certified and Halogen Free, these gaskets come in an extensive range of over 150 profiles and sizes. They feature a unique design with electrically conductive nickel-plated copper nylon ripstop fabric over an open cell core polyurethane gasket, ensuring superior electrical characteristics for high attenuation